New safety standards, oversight proposed for lithium battery facilities after Moss Landing fire
In the wake of the recent fire at Vistra Corporation's Moss Landing Power Plant and Energy Storage Facility, the California Public Utilities Commission has proposed new standards for battery energy storage facilities.
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.
Monterey County officials call Moss Landing lithium battery storage fire a ‘wake-up call’
A plume of material released from the plant contained hydroflouride, a toxic gas, that is now being monitored by Monterey County.
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.
Scientists find heavy metal spike in Moss Landing soil post-battery facility fire
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Officials waiting for Moss Landing Power Plant fire to burn out
One of the world’s biggest battery plants is located in a tiny harbor town perched halfway between Santa Cruz and Monterey. A ...
Fire at California power plant nearly under control after lithium batteries ignited
A fire at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants forced more than 1,000 locals out of their homes, away from ...
Monterey County declares state of emergency over Northern California lithium battery plant fire
Monterey County supervisors on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in response to last week's major fire at the Vistra lithium battery plant in Moss Landing.
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Locals request total shutdown of Moss Landing as California Governor calls for investigation into battery storage fire
In an emergency meeting, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted to request Vistra Energy and PG&E cease operations at ...
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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.
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Residents ordered to evacuate after fire breaks out at a power plant in Central California
Evacuation orders remain in place after a fire broke out at a power plant facility in Central California Thursday night, ...
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Fire at California's moss landing energy facility triggers evacuations, road closures
Daijiworld Media Network - San Francisco San Francisco, Jan 18: A fire at the energy storage facility of the Moss Landing ...
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A battery plant fire in California started during a boom for energy storage
Flames and smoke from a fire fill the sky at the Moss Landing Power Plant Thursday Jan ... Thursday at the Vistra ...
SLO County legislator pushes battery plant safety bill. Could it kill Morro Bay project?
The bill comes after a major fire at the Moss Landing Power Plant forced evacuations and road closures last week.