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UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Heartbroken sister issues urgent warning to Christmas shoppers after e-bike tragedy

Modified e-bike batteries bought from online marketplaces can be dangerously unsafe and have caused fatal fires; shoppers should exercise caution.
Environment
fromKqed
1 week ago

Research Confirms Heavy Metals In Elkhorn Slough After Battery Plant Fire | KQED

Heavy metal nanoparticles from a battery plant fire contaminated local soil and the estuary food chain; most of the burned batteries' metal remains unaccounted for.
Environment
fromKqed
1 week ago

Scientists Trace Heavy Metals Spread by January's Huge Battery Fire Near Monterey | KQED

Battery plant fire released heavy metals into nearby soils and estuary, potentially contaminating wildlife, agricultural fields, and food chains.
Environment
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

Moss Landing fire: Vistra and EPA reach battery cleanup agreement

Vistra has agreed to remove and dispose of damaged lithium-ion batteries at its Moss Landing plant under EPA supervision.
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