California, heavy metals and lithium-ion battery

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.
‘Horrifying’ fire at California lithium battery plant sparks calls for new clean energy rules
When a massive fire erupted at one of the world's largest lithium-ion battery storage facilities in Monterey County, it didn't just send a toxic plume of smoke over nearby communities — it cast a shadow of doubt over the future of California's clean energy industry.
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.
Northern California lithium battery storage plant catches fire — and it’s not the first time
The blaze broke out late Thursday at the Monterey County plant that stores and sells power to Pacific Gas & Electric.
‘Extremely disturbing’: High levels of heavy metals at Monterey estuary after lithium battery site fire
After a fire at a Monterey County battery storage facility, scientists say high levels of heavy metals were found at a nearby estuary, a home to endangered species.
Fire at California lithium battery plant raises concerns about air quality
A fire at the world’s largest battery storage plant in Northern California is smoldering after sending plumes of toxic smoke into the atmosphere.
Researchers looking into impacts of fire at Moss Landing lithium battery plant
Brian Hackney reports on the environmental impacts of the fire that happened at a Northern California lithium battery plant. Website: <a href=" YouTube: <a href=" Facebook: <a href=" Instagram: <a hre
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.
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County official calls huge Northern California lithium battery storage fire a "Three Mile Island" event for emerging industry
The massive fire at one of the world's largest lithium battery storage plants in Northern California has shaken a local ...
Police say burning Tesla battery prevented them from saving driver in fatal crash
Officers tried to get into the vehicle to save the driver, but, 'due to the intensity of the flames and heat, they were ...
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California utility regulator will vote to establish new safety standards for battery energy storage systems
The CPUC will vote on a proposal adopting new safety standards for the maintenance and operation of battery energy storage ...
Apple will pay $20M to settle Watch battery swelling suit, ‘denies wrongdoing’
Apple has agreed to pay $20 million to resolve a class-action lawsuit over battery swelling on the Apple Watch. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in 2019, the ...
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Charging forward: 'Lithium Valley' could offer prosperity for marginalized area of California
CHRIS BENNER AND MANUEL PASTOR have had front row seats to the changes taking place in the so-called Lithium Valley, the ...
Safety of 'clean energy' battery storage facilities questioned after CA blaze
Renewable energy advocates have long called for building battery complexes to store intermittent solar and wind energy, but a ...
Los Angeles fire cleanup complicated by 'unprecedented' number of EVs with combustible lithium-ion batteries
California wildfire cleanup is complicated by highly combustible lithium-ion batteries found in electric and hybrid vehicles ...
Can California’s battery storage industry survive Moss Landing fire? It better | Opinion
The fire confirmed the worst fears of a Central Coast community where a new battery farm is planned, writes SLO.