When lithium ion batteries catch fire, the resulting chemical reaction is toxic. Here's how the EPA is safely rendering these rechargeable batteries safe at the Palisades Fire debris staging area.

From concerns about evacuating in an electric vehicle, to the challenges of cleaning up lithium-ion batteries, we spoke with experts about how society grapples with worsening disasters largely fueled ...

New regulatory filing shows power line surges, problems during high winds, including at a transmission tower near start of ...

New regulatory filings shows power line surges, malfunctions during high winds, including at a transmission tower near where ...

The Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan is set for reopening amid mixed signals from President Trump, raising questions about ...

Once the E.P.A. finishes inspecting a home site and removing toxic waste, crews contracted by the U.S. Army Corps of ...

A deep analysis of the Palisades fire evacuation paints a chaotic scenario: As the fire roared toward homes, major escape routes were gridlocked before the first evacuation orders were given.

Hours before the planned 8 a.m. Sunday reopening of the Pacific Palisades, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass announced that the ...

After the devastating fires in Southern California, the wreckage left behind is posing dangers of its own, some residents say ...

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

That is a terrible idea, full stop. Lawmakers shouldn’t use the fires as an excuse to slow down on clean energy — not when scientists say humanity must slash emissions much faster to keep the climate ...