Nigeria's Toxic Lead: The Hidden Cost of U.S. Battery Recycling
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Resources & Recommendations
Organizations & Institutions
- The Examination - An independent investigative newsroom specializing in global public health, which collaborated on the investigation discussed in the episode.
- Battery Council International - An organization that holds gatherings for battery companies and lead recycling businesses, where the head of East Penn was honored.
People Mentioned
- Will Fitzgibbon (Reporter at The Examination) - A reporter specializing in lead, who conducted significant work in Africa and dug into the lead recycling industry, initiating the investigation.
- Chris Pruitt (Former CEO of East Penn) - The CEO of the second-largest battery manufacturer in the United States, who was confronted about his company's sourcing of lead from Nigeria.
Websites & Online Resources
- LinkedIn - A professional networking site that the reporter used for mass messaging individuals who had worked at Trafigura to gather information.
- Reddit - A social news aggregation, content rating, and discussion website, mentioned as a potential source for tips, though not used in this specific investigation.