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1.17.2026 One Year of Insights Meeting at Information
Here is the Zoom Link. This meeting was held at the Who9le Enchilada in Moss Landing. Our thanks to all who attended and provided deep insights into what we have learned. LINK: ...
Mother Jones on the Toxic Chemicals in Li-ion Batteries
New Jersey has previously sued the makers of battery chemicals, citing “abnormally dangerous activities” that contaminated drinking water with “forever chemicals.” The Problematic Chemicals Fueling America’s EV Revolution – Mother Jones
AP Report: Public Fears of BESS Facilities are Increasing
Fears of massive battery fires spark local opposition to energy storage projects. https://wnyt.com/ap-top-news/fears-of-massive-battery-fires-spark-local-opposition-to-energy-storage-projects/
Battery Removal Begins.
https://wnyt.com/ap-top-news/fears-of-massive-battery-fires-spark-local-opposition-to-energy-storage-projects/
8 Months After Biggest Battery Storage Fire in US History, California Residents Still Seeking Answers
The search for answers continues. Why are the authorities AWOL? 8 Months After Biggest Battery Storage Fire in US History, California Residents Still Seeking Answers | The Epoch Times
Two Tesla Megapack lithium battery units just caught on fire new Vegas
Two Tesla Megapack lithium battery units caught on fire at the Townsite Solar plant in Boulder City last night, burning for hours and still smoldering this morning. The plant is just 9 miles from Lake Mead, which provides 90% of the water to the Las Vegas Valley....
Citizen Voices
1.17.2026 One Year of Insights Meeting at Information
Here is the Zoom Link. This meeting was held at the Who9le Enchilada in Moss Landing. Our thanks to all who attended and provided deep insights into what we have learned. LINK: ...
The Community Impacts Outcome Report
On Saturday, January 17th, NAML is hosting a Community Impacts Outcome Report. The Vistra BESS Disaster: 12 Months and Counting. Space is very limited. Zoom in to follow the event: Time: Jan 17, 2026 11:00am - 1pm Pacific Time Join Zoom Meeting ...
The Chemically Impacted Communities Coalition
NAML has joined with the CICC. CICC Goals ● Advocate for Policy Change & Hold Polluters Accountable ● Raise Awareness, Educate, & Support Research ● Promote Health, Environmental Justice & Community Resilience ● Secure Resources & Build Collaborative...
How Far From a BESS Fire is Far Enough?
In the video Patrick Durham (StacheD on Youtube) refers to a 330ft Hot Zone. This is the 100m Standard Isolation Distance Specified by the U.S. Dot Emergency Response Guide. This Hot Zone is the responders best guess at the initial perimeter of the Area around an...
Meet Emily Cohan, Our Community Disaster Documentarian
https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_groups_519407474020832_permalink_602377102390535_-3Fmibextid-3DwwXIfr&d=DwIFAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=u-KZrsHDG2frbkhYqkOBv4nvBSJeUK0YhVjdFKVc0Ns&m=urXCuItU3qL...
EPA Addresses MoCo BOS: Testing Data is Not Presented
NAML Presses the EPA on Lack of Information and Testing Data .Never Again Moss Landing presses county on missing data, county points to Tuesday meeting – Monterey Herald
NAML is demanding answers from the EPA. Here is why:
NAML is demanding answers from the EPA. Here is why: The public is concerned about the magnitude of impact that the massive BESS fire had, and may have long-term, on them and the environment. The EPA's recent presentation to the Monterey County Board of Supervisors...
Never Again Moss Landing presses county on missing data.
Never Again Moss Landing presses county on missing data, county points to Tuesday meeting – Monterey Herald
BESS Lessons in Canada (Sound Familiar?)
CANADIAN INTERVIEW
ELDES as a Storage Alternative
The Case for Electrostatic Long Duration Energy Storage ELDES-E-Book
This new Substack maps out how TRIM will make BESS Safer
(2) A TRIM for B.E.S.S. will Stop the Next VISTRA Disaster
An excellent Substack from acclaimed environmental author Katie Singer
Never Again Moss Landing: - Katie Singer's Substack
Expert Commentary
WECC Moss Landing Findings Report
LINK: Moss Landing BESS Fire Report Final 12.22.25 This report provides insights into the January 16, 2025 fire affecting Phase 1 of the Moss Landing BESS facility in California, along with key findings from other BESS fire events. Moss Landing was one of the...
Coastal wetland deposition of cathode metals from the world’s largest lithium-ion battery fire
LINK: s41598-025-25972-8 Rapid growth of distributed energy storage systems in recent years reflects the global need to store power from renewable energy sources and to regulate electrical systems1–3. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are the most widely used type of...
1.17.2026 One Year of Insights Meeting at Information
Here is the Zoom Link. This meeting was held at the Who9le Enchilada in Moss Landing. Our thanks to all who attended and provided deep insights into what we have learned. LINK: ...
Soooo…… Understated Plume Risk Analysis Anyone?
This is for the proposed phase IV. At least BakerRisk put their name to the modeling. Can you say fail? Maybe they still believe this? Plume analysis
EPRI: How Thermal Runaway Occurs
EPRI Report: The difference between thermal runaway and ignition of a lithium-ion battery: 3002025283_Difference Between Thermal Runaway and Fire Ignition of a Lithium Ion Battery
How Far From a BESS Fire is Far Enough?
In the video Patrick Durham (StacheD on Youtube) refers to a 330ft Hot Zone. This is the 100m Standard Isolation Distance Specified by the U.S. Dot Emergency Response Guide. This Hot Zone is the responders best guess at the initial perimeter of the Area around an...
Editorial Commentary
Meet Emily Cohan, Our Community Disaster Documentarian
https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_groups_519407474020832_permalink_602377102390535_-3Fmibextid-3DwwXIfr&d=DwIFAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=u-KZrsHDG2frbkhYqkOBv4nvBSJeUK0YhVjdFKVc0Ns&m=urXCuItU3qL...
Halt the Establishment of Battery Storage Facilities in Monterey and Santa Cruz County
https://www.change.org/p/halt-the-establishment-of-battery-storage-facilities-in-monterey-and-santa-cruz-county Our precious Santa Cruz and Monterey County, known as the produce bowl for the world, is under threat. For us residents, who love and cherish this land,...
Now if we could just get State Senator John Laird to do the same….
This new Substack maps out how TRIM will make BESS Safer
(2) A TRIM for B.E.S.S. will Stop the Next VISTRA Disaster
An excellent Substack from acclaimed environmental author Katie Singer
Never Again Moss Landing: - Katie Singer's Substack
World’s largest battery manufacturers are developing S-ion batteries.
World's largest battery manufacturers are betting against Li-ion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yhcyn_4cUc&t=213s
