Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Los Angeles Times Entry Title: A Toxic Secret Lurks in Deep Sea Entry Credit: Rosanna Xia Judge Comment: The investigative work that went into this piece is a public service and a crucial reminder that each environmental decision impacts us for generations. The findings of dumping practices that Rosanna Xia presented are shocking. Additionally, they are a testament to why investigative journalism is a crucial keystone to environmental accountability and best practices.
