New York’s landmark climate law means the state will need aggressive renewable energy projects to meet its goals. It has started by approving two wind farm proposals off the coast of Long Island. Will wind power help New York meet its goals? And what will the state do about the concerns of residents and the fishing industry? Our guests: Doreen Harris, vice president for large-scale renewables, NYSERDA Gregg Lampman, program manager for environmental research, NYSERDA Karl Grossman, investigative environmental reporter ; professor, American Studies/Media and Communications, SUNY Old Westbury Gordian Raacke, executive director, Renewable Energy Long Island Bonnie Brady, executive director, Long Island Fishing Association Erin McGrath, policy manager, Audubon New York
New York’s landmark climate law means the state will need aggressive renewable energy projects to meet its goals. It has started by approving two wind farm proposals off the coast of Long Island. Will wind power help New York meet its goals? And what will the state do about the concerns of residents and the fishing industry? Our guests: Doreen Harris, vice president for large-scale renewables, NYSERDA Gregg Lampman, program manager for environmental research, NYSERDA Karl Grossman, investigative