New York Bans Fracking
Governor Cuomo issued his long-awaited decision on fracking in New York State, citing health and environmental concerns in deciding to ban the practice in New York's Marcellus Shale. Northeast Region director of Food and Water Watch, part of the New Yorkers Against Fracking coalition, Alex Beauchamp, talks about the successful efforts of his group joined by capitol bureau chief for New York State Public Radio, Karen DeWitt.
Brian: Is this the total NY state fracking ban you were hoping for? @AlexAtFWW of NYers Against Fracking says "yes."
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) December 18, 2014
"It's a real lesson for the environmental community: ...start with what you want." @AlexAtFWW of NYers Against Fracking.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) December 18, 2014
"It's not out of the question that fracking could happen (in NY) sometime in the future." @kdewitt7 notes another Gov. could change rules.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) December 18, 2014
