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edhopper

(33,567 posts)
Wed Dec 17, 2014, 04:15 PM Dec 2014

Gov. Andrew Cuomo To Ban Fracking In New York State

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/17/cuomo-fracking-new-york-state_n_6341292.html


(AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) will ban hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, in his state, officials announced Wednesday.

"I will be bound by what the experts say," Cuomo said at a press conference.


I have had problems with Cuomo, but credit where credit is due.

Thanks Gov.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo To Ban Fracking In New York State (Original Post) edhopper Dec 2014 OP
I AM surprised!! Maybe H20 Man's hunger strike helped him understand sabrina 1 Dec 2014 #1
Same here shenmue Dec 2014 #2
Will this ban go in effect immediately or by 2030? 951-Riverside Dec 2014 #3
It's a now thing edhopper Dec 2014 #4

sabrina 1

(62,325 posts)
1. I AM surprised!! Maybe H20 Man's hunger strike helped him understand
Wed Dec 17, 2014, 04:19 PM
Dec 2014

the dangers of Fracking. I remember when he was refusing to meet with people who opposed it.

Yes, credit where credit is due.

This is great news!

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