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Trump rescinds funding freeze but uncertainty lives on for wide array of environmental programs
Officials in Prichard, Alabama, where more than 30% of residents live in poverty, are counting on federal grants, including ...
Flame retardants in some batteries might be making fires worse
“Historically, flame retardant use to meet flammability standards has resulted in documented health risks without ...
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‘Unprecedented' number of lithium ion batteries complicates LA wildfires cleanup
What authorities described as one of the largest lithium-ion battery cleanups ever is underway in Los Angeles County ...
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Two found dead in Auburn house destroyed by fire, two displaced
Jeff Clark, assistant fire chief with the Auburn Fire Department, told The Citizen a call came in about a house on fire at 12 Foote St. in the city at about 2:10 a.m. Tuesday. Two adults were ...
If You Need to Escape a Wildfire in an EV, Here Is What to Know
Here is what you need to know if you’re driving an electric car in this situation: Charging can be difficult in an evacuation ...
Monterey County officials call Moss Landing lithium battery storage fire a ‘wake-up call’
A plume of material released from the plant contained hydroflouride, a toxic gas, that is now being monitored by Monterey ...
EV batteries can be risky in wildfires. Here’s what to know.
Battery fires and toxic gases can pose risks and further complicate cleanup efforts after a wildfire, presenting new ...
Smoke from fire at California lithium battery plant raises concerns about air quality
A fire at the world’s largest battery storage plant in Northern California smoldered Friday after sending plumes of toxic ...
A battery plant fire in California started during a boom for energy storage
A fire at a one of the world’s largest battery plants in California contained tens of thousands of lithium batteries that ...
Fire Breaks Out at a Huge Battery Site in California
The fire at the Moss Landing plant, which stores electricity for the power grid, was unrelated to wildfires in Los Angeles.
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1 dead in Sacramento house fire, officials say
WE BEGIN WITH BREAKING NEWS. AND THAT BREAKING NEWS INVOLVES A DEADLY HOUSE FIRE IN SACRAMENTO. IT’S HAPPENING ON RIO LOMA WAY. THAT’S WHERE WE FIND KCRA 3’S. MELANIE WINGO. MELANIE ...
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Explosion fears over proposed huge battery farm
Jamie Corry says the proposed site is unsuitable due to the "shocking" access for the fire service NatPower said: "Safety is paramount, with advanced battery technology, fire safety measures ...