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Peter Goodman Wins the Selden Ring Award for Investigative Reporting
In the award-winning investigation “The Poisonous Lead Trade,” Peter Goodman, working alongside Will Fitzgibbonof the nonprofit newsroom The Examination, exposed how the global automobile industry has quietly profited from a deadly and largely unregulated lead supply chain. Together, they traced recycled lead from toxic smelting operations in Ogijo, Nigeria—where factories poisoned workers, children, and surrounding communities—directly to major U.S. battery manufacturers supplying global automakers.
The investigation revealed that lead poisoning, which kills more people annually than HIV/AIDS and malaria combined, is driven by unsafe recycling practices that industry players had long known about but failed to address. Through on-the-ground reporting, forensic tracking of shipping containers, analysis of transportation records, and an unprecedented public health study conducted in Nigeria, the journalists documented widespread contamination and blood-lead levels linked to lifelong brain damage in children.
The reporting led to swift, real-world consequences. Nigerian authorities shut down seven factories and declared a national emergency, while U.S. battery makers acknowledged failures in supplier oversight and implemented stricter sourcing standards. The series earned the 2026 Selden Ring Award for Investigative Reporting, recognizing its global impact, rigorous methodology, and success in holding powerful institutions accountable across borders.
Peter S. Goodman is a standout keynote speaker on global economics, trade policy, and financial markets, known for his ability to translate complex economic shifts into clear, compelling narratives. Goodman offers a vital perspective on the geopolitical and economic consequences of policy chaos, making him an essential voice for audiences seeking to understand the fragility of markets in an age of uncertainty. His speaking engagements are managed exclusively by WWSG. To host him for your events, contact us.
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