The issue has stirred enough concern to capture the attention of Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has announced a multi-agency effort focused on lithium battery safety and first responder training.
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Democrats say the risks of slowing down progress on fighting climate change are too high to abandon lithium. But lawmakers like Los Angeles City Councilmember Tim McOsker and Nevada Rep. Dina Titus are pushing new bills and motions to tighten regulations on how the batteries are transported., which he hopes will be voted on in November, would require trucks leaving the port to undergo inspections to make sure they’re mechanically sound and their cargo secured.
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