High levels of heavy metals at Monterey estuary

‘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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Evacuations lifted as massive Northern California lithium battery facility fire continues to burn
Authorities in Monterey County, California lifted all evacuations Friday night, one day after a fire broke out at one of the world's largest lithium battery storage facilities.
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.
Scientists find heavy metal spike in Moss Landing soil post-battery facility fire
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Scientists find toxic metals in California wetland after Moss Landing battery plant fire
About two weeks after a fire at Moss Landing Power Plant in Monterey County, San Jose State University scientists reported unusually high concentrations of heavy metals in the soils of Elkhorn Slough — hundreds to a thousand times higher than previous measurements.
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‘Unprecedented' number of lithium ion batteries complicates LA wildfires cleanup
What authorities described as one of the largest lithium-ion battery cleanups ever is underway in Los Angeles County ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
'Terrifying': Monterey County declares emergency after massive lithium battery plant fire
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors declared a state of emergency following the massive blaze that has residents and officials concerned.
California utilities commission proposes new standards for battery storage facilities
In the wake of a spate of fires at battery storage facilities across the state, the California Public Utilities Commission ...
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Editorial | Delay future battery storage projects for now, until proved safe
The uproar over the Moss Landing Vistra battery plant meltdown that started Jan. 16 has only intensified, as many County and North Monterey County residents seem to have been caught ...
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Why we don’t need to worry too much about the latest grid battery fire
Safety standards and industry practices have improved considerably since construction of the Moss Landing battery plant that ...