Environmental & Energy
Jul. 9, 2025
California cannot sacrifice public safety in pursuit of renewable energy
California's push for renewable energy is vital, but without strict oversight and meaningful safety standards for massive battery storage facilities, we risk replacing one environmental crisis with another.
California's ambitious renewable energy goals are a source
of pride for its residents, but we cannot allow the rapid expansion of battery
facilities to jeopardize public safety.
As the state embraces Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facilities supporting solar and wind projects, we must also brace for the dangerous lack of oversight. The pattern is depressingly familiar: inadequate planning and insufficient safety measures leave comm...
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