One of the biggest cleanup challenges from the Southern California fires is lithium-ion batteries, which can explode after damage or exposure to heat. The batteries are found in electric vehicles, which abounded in some burned neighborhoods, including Pacific Palisades.

Nickel, cobalt and manganese, found in lithium-ion batteries, increased dramatically at Elkhorn Slough after the fire.

This recent fire highlights not only the immediate environmental effects but also the long-term implications for the role of lithium-ion technology in renewable energy.

Mangrove Lithium, a B.C. cleantech company that made the Cleantech Group's top 100 list last year, has announced plans to build a new lithium refining plant in Delta.

Experts have said that these types of fires will become more prevalent as the demand of electric vehicles and machinery continues to increase.

The massive fire at one of the world's largest lithium battery storage plants in Northern California has shaken a local community worried about possible long-term impacts and brought scrutiny to the emerging industry's safety practices.

As dangerous lithium-ion battery fires are on the rise, regulators and manufacturers are scrambling for solutions. Unfortunately, one common strategy may cause serious health harm and not work to slow or stop the fires.

Stardust Power Inc. a U.S. developer of battery-grade lithium products, broke ground on its lithium refinery at the Southside Industrial Park in Muskogee.

The city's free e-bike and battery trade-in program has started for eligible food delivery workers to exchange uncertified devices to reduce fire hazards.

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

A study reveals carrageenan as an effective binder for lithium-sulfur batteries, enhancing performance with eco-friendly, water-based electrode fabrication.