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,
Commentary | Dan Walters: California’s carbon crusade faces resistance after Moss Landing battery fire
"Vistra, owner of the destroyed Moss Landing plant, wants to build another plant at Morro Bay, another scenic coastal community in San Luis Obispo County," writes CalMatters columnist Dan Walters. "Local voters passed a ballot measure last year to block its construction,
Vistra responds to heavy metal spike in Moss Landing soil post-battery facility fire
Vistra responds to San Jose State's finding of a heavy metal spike in soils near their Moss Landing battery storage facility.
Scientists link surge in heavy metals in soil to California lithium battery plant fire
Scientists at San Jose State University say that a large fire that burned at a battery plant in Monterrey County, California earlier this month has left heightened levels of heavy metals in a ...
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.
California investigating Moss Landing fire; proposes more battery plant safety
The California Public Utilities Commission announced on Monday that they have begun investigating the battery facility fire in Moss Landing that occurred on Jan. 16, 2025.
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.
The Salinas Californian on MSN9d
Fire out at Moss Landing battery plant, heat pockets persist; EPA concludes air monitoring
Fire is out at Moss Landing but questions persist as Monterey County Board of Supes call on all operations to remain offline ...
$750 gift cards offered to Moss Landing battery fire evacuees
A relief fund has been established that will provide gift cards for Monterey County residents impacted by the battery storage facility fire in Moss Landing earlier this month. Vistra ...
Santa Cruz Sentinel13d
Moss Landing battery fire: A ‘Three Mile Island’ for key renewable energy industry?
A massive fire that destroyed much of a huge battery storage facility in Moss Landing raised questions, and possible new hurdles, for California’s efforts to shift most of its electricity ...
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New safety standards, oversight proposed for lithium battery facilities after Moss Landing fire
Water, soil testing underway after fire at Northern California lithium battery facility 01:41 In the wake of the recent fire at Vistra Corporation's Moss Landing Power Plant and Energy Storage ...
Officials waiting for Moss Landing Power Plant fire to burn out
One of the world’s biggest battery plants is located in a tiny harbor town perched halfway between Santa Cruz and Monterey. A ...
Santa Cruz Sentinel3d
Moss Landing battery fire: Unusually high concentrations of toxic metals found in wetlands near 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 ...
County of Monterey releases initial Moss Landing Fire soil and water results
The County of Monterey has released the initial results of soil and water samples they took from around the perimeter of the Vistra Moss Landing battery storage facility after a fire occurred on Jan.
The Salinas Californian on MSN2d
‘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.