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 find heavy metal spike in Moss Landing soil post-battery facility fire
Research scientists at San José State University's Moss Landing Marine Laboratories said they have detected "unusually high concentrations of heavy-metal nanoparticles in marsh soils at Elkhorn Slough Reserve.
Moss Landing fire fallout: Concentrations of heavy-metal nanoparticles found nearby
These are very disturbing numbers,” said County of Monterey Supervisor Glenn Church. “… We’re in uncharted territory.”
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.
Heavy metal particles found by Moss Landing power plant fire
Research scientists with San Jose State University’s Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML) detected “unusually high concentrations of heavy-metal nanoparticles”
Elevated levels of heavy metals found in Elkhorn Slough following battery storage fire
Elevated concentrations of heavy metals have been detected at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve by scientists from San Jose State University’s Moss Landing Marine Laboratories following a recent fire at Vistra Moss Landing Power Plant and Energy Storage Facility,
‘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.
Moss Landing battery fire: Unusually high concentrations of toxic metals found in wetlands near plant
Nickel, cobalt and manganese, found in lithium-ion batteries, increased dramatically at Elkhorn Slough after the fire ...
The Salinas Californian on MSN1d
‘Extremely concerning’ heavy metals found near Moss Landing, independent testing underway
Researchers find heavy metals in sensitive habitat near Moss Landing battery fire site, a group of locals collect 125 samples ...
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Evacuations ordered in Monterey County after fire at battery power plant in Moss Landing
You can see the full evacuation map here. The areas under evacuation orders include areas of Moss Landing south of the ...
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Researchers monitor sea otters after Moss Landing battery plant fire
THE ELKHORN SLOUGH RESERVE IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO POTENTIAL HEALTH RISKS FROM THE MOSS LANDING BATTERY PLANT FIRE. A MAJOR CONCERN BECAUSE OF IT'S FRAGILE ECOSYSTEM, THE ...
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Moss Landing fire: Unusually high concentrations of toxic metals found in wetlands near California battery plant
scientists affiliated with San Jose State University have discovered unusually high levels of toxic metals in soils at Elkhorn Slough, roughly a mile away. Researchers at Moss Landing Marine ...