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.
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 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.
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.
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 ...
Second-Life EV Battery Market Could Be Worth Billions By 2035
The EV industry is poised to embrace the recycling and repurposing of EV batteries. But huge bottlenecks would need to be ...
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Officials: Lithium-ion battery starts fire at Walkill apartment, forcing 75 people to evacuate
Dozens of people were evacuated Thursday when a lithium-ion battery sparked a fire at a Wallkill apartment, officials say.
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Lithium-ion battery storage technology: South Africa needs to thread carefully on large-scale investment
By Vuslat Bayoglu The year started on a setback note for the energy transition: one of the world’s largest lithium-ion ...
Tech’s ‘Three-Mile Island’ Moment: Lithium Battery Storage Catches Fire
This recent fire highlights not only the immediate environmental effects but also the long-term implications for the role of ...
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Lithium Recovery from Spent LFP-NMC Batteries via Atmospheric Water Leaching
Achieving 95.7 % lithium recovery from NMC batteries, this research highlights effective recycling methods using carbothermal treatment and water leaching.
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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 ...
Geneos Wealth Management Inc. Grows Stake in Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (NYSEARCA:LIT)
Geneos Wealth Management Inc. increased its holdings in Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (NYSEARCA:LIT – Free Report) by 50.0% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent ...
Fire fear prompts EV moratorium at high-end Spa City condo complex
Homeowners association at Park Place Condominiums limits number of electric vehicles for fear intense battery fire could spread from the garage ...