California wildfire cleanup is complicated by highly combustible lithium-ion batteries found in electric and hybrid vehicles popular in Los Angeles County.

When a massive fire erupted at one of the world's largest lithium-ion battery storage facilities in Monterey County, it didn't just send a toxic plume of smoke over nearby communities — it cast a shadow of doubt over the future of California's clean energy industry.

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.

The battery-tech startup that spun out of Stanford University and based in San Jose, California, announced this week its proprietary Anthro Proteus technology. This new type of phase-change electrolyte is injected into batteries as a liquid, and then solidified to improve stability and lifespan.

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

You might wonder why a regular fire extinguisher, the kind you might have in your home or workplace, can't handle lithium-ion battery fires. SafeQuip, a leading distributor of fire-related equipment,

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.

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

Live updates:Moss Landing under evacuation orders after battery power plant catches fire Lithium battery fires are challenging to extinguish, can burn for days, and are prone to reignition.

About 50 firefighters from several departments responded to help extinguish the fire that was reported just before 8 p.m. on Wednesday.

While lithium-ion batteries play an important role in our lives, they also pose serious fire risks to waste and resource management facilities.