Inside Climate News' 'Lead City' series wins National Association of Black Journalists award

A collaborative reporting project on Chicago's lead water pipes has won a major journalism prize, underscoring the intersection of environmental justice and public health infrastructure.

First covered Aug 21, 2026 · 1:30 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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36d Inside Climate News ‘Lead City’ Series Receives National Association of Black Journalists Award — A collaborative project about Chicago’s handling of its massive number of lead water pipes—a public health hazard—has won a reporting award from the National…

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Appeared in: 2026-08-24 (#13)

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