In New York, residents are increasingly resisting the establishment of lithium-ion battery storage facilities, fearing they could ignite dangerous fires in their neighborhoods. The opposition is exemplified by local figures like Queens Councilman Robert Holden, who likened the potential risk to a 'mini-Chernobyl.' Parents, including Graceann Faulkner, voiced concerns about the proximity of proposed sites to schools and daycares, blaming safety risks on the past incidents of battery explosions. While companies like NineDot Energy defend their projects, citing operational safety, community fears persist, leading to an activist-driven movement against the facilities in various neighborhoods.
Queens Councilman Robert Holden said he doesn't want his neighborhood to turn into a potential 'mini-Chernobyl'.
'Why are we putting our children in a dangerous situation?' lifelong Middle Village and stay-at-home mom, Graceann Faulkner, questioned.
FDNY wouldn't let us build these if they weren't safe, NineDot rep Sam Brill defended.
California's Public Utilities Commission recently tightened up safety rules for these facilities following fires that spewed toxic smoke.
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