Toxic metals in Elkhorn Slough after battery fire, 'Protect Salinas Renters' investigation concludes
Newly published research confirms the January battery fire in Moss Landing released toxic metals into a protected marine estuary. And, an investigation into “Protect Salinas Renters” did not find evidence of wrongdoing in the group’s efforts to gather signatures for a petition earlier this year.
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