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Moss Landing fire: Unusually high concentrations of toxic metals found in wetlands near California battery plant
Less than two weeks after a huge fire in Moss Landing at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants, scientists affiliated with San Jose State University have discovered unusually high levels of toxic metals in soils at Elkhorn Slough,
Live updates: Moss Landing under evacuation orders after battery power plant catches fire
A temporary evacuation point has been set up at Castroville Recreation Center. Follow here for the latest updates.
Smoke from fire at California lithium battery plant raises concerns about air quality
A major fire burning at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants in Northern California is sending up flames of toxic smoke.
Scientists link surge in heavy metals in soil to California lithium battery plant fire
Scientists have linked a lithium battery plant fire in California earlier this month to a surge in heavy metals found in nearby soil.
Elevated levels of heavy metals found in Elkhorn Slough following Northern California lithium battery facility fire
Elevated concentrations of heavy metals have been detected at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve by scientists following a recent fire at Vistra Moss Landing Power Plant and Energy Storage Facility.
Scientists find heavy metal spike in Moss Landing soil post-battery facility fire
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Soil Near Massive California Battery Fire Found Loaded With ‘Toxic’ Metals As Residents Report Headaches, Itchy Eyes
A group of researchers says they have found high concentrations of heavy metals in a California estuary near the site of a major fire that destroyed a battery storage facility south of San Francisco earlier in January.
Crashes and Disasters
MOSS LANDING – Some 1,200 residents were allowed to return home Friday night after they were evacuated a day earlier due to a ...
Pittmantown Bridge replacement project begins in Suffolk
Suffolk Public Works announced the preliminary work has officially started in replacing the Pittmantown Bridge.
Morro Bay moves to block new battery plants after fire. ‘We shouldn’t have to live in fear’
The Morro Bay City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to pause the city’s ability to process new battery plant development ...
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The Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to enact a proclamation of local emergency related to the Vistra ...
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Clean Energy Foes Will Try to Weaponize This “Three Mile Island Event”
But the risk of battery fires like the one at California's Moss Landing Power Plant can be minimized by good design.
Morro Bay residents were assured battery storage is safe. Moss Landing fire said otherwise | Opinion
In Morro Bay, any remaining goodwill for Vistra’s proposed battery storage project has evaporated, writes SLO.
Shapiro rolls out plan to fast-track and subsidize power plants, hydrogen projects
Josh Shapiro said Thursday that he wants to fast-track the construction of big power plants in Pennsylvania and offer ...
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