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

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Moss Landing battery fire prompts expanded toxin testing and legislative action

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors declared a state of emergency following the massive blaze that has residents and officials concerned.

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'Terrifying': Monterey County declares emergency after massive lithium battery plant fire

State and local officials announce expanded testing and new legislation following the Moss Landing battery fire.

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SANTA CRUZ — Santa Cruz County leaders and the viewing public will be briefed next week on the local response to a fire that erupted more than a week ago at a battery storage facility in Moss Landing, and sent plumes of toxic smoke into the air that drifted across the region. There is also likely to be some discussion of a newly-proposed battery storage project near Watsonville that has sparked concern in the community. Dave Reid, director of th…

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Santa Cruz County supervisors to get Moss Landing battery fire update next week

Days before President Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office and took actions to stall the transition to clean energy, a disaster unfolded on the other side of the country that may have an outsize effect on the pace of the transition. A fire broke out last Thursday at the Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility in California, one of the largest battery energy storage systems in the world. The fire raged through the weekend, forcing local official…

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

By KAREN VELIE In the aftermath of a raging fire at a battery storage facility in Moss Landing, Assemblywoman Dawn Addis introduced legislation that if passed will likely halt plans for a facility in Morro Bay. Along with Monterey County Supervisor Glenn Church, Addis introduced the Battery Energy Safety and Accountability Act, dubbed AB […]

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Addis' battery storage legislation would halt Morro Bay project

Known facts and expert opinion on last week’s fire incident at Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility in California. Please note: This article aims to provide industry-relevant information on the incident at Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility for a global audience. If you are local to the area and wish to see updates, including air quality […]

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Fire at Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility: What we know so far

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Thursday, Jan. 23, playlist: Moss Landing fire’s uncertain aftermath, Atre trial opening statements

Following a fire at a battery storage power plant in Moss Landing, Assemblymember Dawn Addis has introduced legislation that she says will help prevent a similar incident in the future.

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After Moss Landing fire, Addis introduces legislation related to battery energy storage facilities

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee today (Jan 23) approved Official Plan and zoning amendments to establish land-use policy for siting Battery Energy Storage Systems (BE. . .

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Ottawa - Committee approves regulations for battery energy storage systems

A new battery storage facility slated for a lot on the outskirts of Watsonville has some residents on edge after a Jan. 16 fire at the Moss Landing Power Plant, which sent a thick column of black smoke into the air and closed Highway 1 and several schools. But the technology and the safety systems at the Moss Landing battery storage facility were outdated, and significantly different from the one planned for 90 Minto Road. That was the message f…

Soil and water testing begins after Moss Landing battery plant fire

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