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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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In cleanup from California fires, lithium-ion batteries are a dangerous challenge

One of the biggest cleanup challenges from the Southern California fires is lithium-ion batteries, which can explode after ...

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‘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 ...

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Lithium-ion battery storage technology: South Africa needs to tread carefully on large-scale investment

As South African policy makers consider procuring expensive battery storage plants, they should be mindful of the fact that ...

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Lithium battery fire erupts in Moss Landing. Why are these fires so difficult to put out?

Live updates:Moss Landing under evacuation orders after battery power plant catches fire Lithium battery fires are challenging to extinguish, can burn for days, and are prone to reignition.

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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 ...

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Why Traditional Fire Extinguishers Can't Tame Lithium-Ion Battery Fires The Unusual Chemistry of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires

You might wonder why a regular fire extinguisher, the kind you might have in your home or workplace, can't handle lithium-ion battery fires. SafeQuip, a leading distributor of fire-related equipment, ...