Moss Landing, California

Moss Landing fire: Unusually high concentrations of toxic metals found in wetlands near California battery plant
Less than two weeks after a huge fire in Moss Landing at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants, scientists affiliated with San Jose State University have discovered unusually high levels of toxic metals in soils at Elkhorn Slough,
Santa Cruz County address concerns after Moss Landing battery plant fire
Santa Cruz County supervisors met to discuss potential toxin spread from the Moss Landing battery plant fire, with residents voicing health concerns and opposition to a new battery storage project.
Evacuations ordered in California after fire at battery power plant in Moss Landing
Residents living near a power plant in Central California were ordered to evacuate Thursday night after a fire broke out at the facility.
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.
Moss Landing fire may be death knell for another lithium battery plant on California coast
As one of the largest lithium battery plants in the world continues to smolder in Moss Landing, activists in another Central Coast town are, for now, breathing a sigh of relief.
‘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 for independent testing.
'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.
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 expected soon.
New bill would allow California communities to decide where battery plants are located
AB 303 will remove battery energy storage facilities from the California Energy Commission’s opt-in certification program, and return the power to local communities on whether to accept new
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.
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.
Moss Landing Risks: What Could Happen in a Power Plant Fire?
Authorities are battling to contain a fire at a battery facility next to the Moss Landing Power Plant in California.
Battery storage plant catches fire in California, forcing state’s latest evacuations: ‘This is a disaster’
A massive blaze erupted at one of the world’s largest lithium battery storage facilities in wildfire-ravaged California, ...