?According to Science, Fracking is Unsafe:

?I am not a scientist,? states Governor Andrew Cuomo. ?I?m not an environmental expert. I?m not a health expert. I?m a lawyer. I?m not a doctor. I?m not an environmentalist. I?m not a scientist. So let?s bring the emotion down, and let?s ask the qualified experts what their opinion is.?

On Wednesday, December 18th, Governor Cuomo’s administration, after six weeks of gathering facts, announced a ban on hydraulic fracking in New York State.? The question of whether to allow fracking has been one of the most divisive policy debates in New York in years.? Governor Cuomo seeks to increase economic growth in depressed areas of New York, but due to health concerns, recognizes fracking is not the solution.? Environmental advocates highlighted New York’s decision as the first ban by a state with significant natural-gas resources.

To read more about the path of fracking in NY click here.

In the meantime, celebrate this momentous decision by thanking Governor Cuomo for valuing our health over economic profit.