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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 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.

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A massive battery fire in California could cast a dark shadow on clean energy expansion

The blaze at Moss Landing in Monterey County, California may have been worse because of the plant’s design and the types of batteries used.

CBS SF Bay Area on MSN · 4d

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.

Havasu News · 4d

Gov. Newsom calls for investigation into massive California battery plant blaze

Five days after a huge fire at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants in Moss Landing, California, Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for an investigation into the blaze,

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'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 ...

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 ...

Moss Landing battery fire: Monterey County Board of Supervisors enacts emergency proclamation

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to enact a proclamation of local emergency related to the Vistra ...

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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.

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Evacuation order lifted after fire breaks out at battery storage facility in Central California

People living near a power plant in Central California were ordered to evacuate their homes Thursday night after a fire broke ...

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Smoke and fire stop at Moss Landing battery facility; water testing expected soon

As of Saturday, the flames subsided, and the smoke had not been seen coming from the building on Sunday. Water testing is ...

Calif. battery storage facility fire a key focus of Brookhaven forum

The event, hosted by Brookhaven Town, which has eight separate battery storage plants proposed from Medford to Shoreham, was ...

The Salinas Californian9d

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

The facility also has two battery storage stations owned by PG&E and Vistra. The current fire is in the Vistra storage station, fire officials said. Live updates:Moss Landing under evacuation ...

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Soil and water testing begins after Moss Landing battery plant fire

KSBW 8 was given an exclusive look inside the Monterey County health lab that received its first water samples Friday ...

Mother Jones17h

Clean Energy Foes Will Try to Weaponize This “Three Mile Island Event”

But the risk of battery fires like the one at California's Moss Landing Power Plant can be minimized by good design.

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