Duke Energy Florida Spill Raises Safety Concerns for Nearby Communities

On August 20, Duke Energy reported a spill of about 3,200 gallons of sodium bisulfite at its Anclote Power Plant in Holiday, Florida, onto soil and asphalt. State regulators confirmed the chemical did not reach the nearby Anclote River, but local environmental groups warn that such incidents underscore the hazards of fossil fuel operations. Advocates are urging transparency and a faster transition to cleaner energy sources to protect public health and the environment.