Zuzana Vlasatá

MYDLOVARY - In the middle of Europe, a contaminated legacy of the Soviet nuclear program has turned into a lucrative opportunity for the waste industry. This investigation reveals that companies continue to dump millions of tons of old tyres, shoes, and even hazardous waste.

BRNO - 'Dammed Waters' examines the political and economic interests behind contrasting flood defence approaches across the Czech Republic and Poland. Through field reporting, data analysis and in-depth interviews, this cross-border investigation uncovers why some flood defences in the region succeed whilst others fail catastrophically.

BRUSSELS - Over a year, a team of 46 journalists in 16 countries investigated an ongoing massive, orchestrated lobbying and disinformation campaign. This campaign was led by the PFAS industry and their allied organisations. Their goal was to water down a proposal to ban "forever chemicals" in the EU. They also sought to shift the burden of environmental pollution onto society. This threatens the economic equilibrium of European nations.