Rich Schrader

Liz Krueger, a New York State Senator and Finance Committee chair, fiercely opposes gas pipeline projects due to environmental concerns. Rich Schrader, NRDC's Government Affairs Director, advocates for clean energy and warns of the risks these pipelines pose to local waterways and state climate goals. They discuss the political maneuvering behind the pipeline proposals and the urgent need for renewable energy initiatives like the Empire Wind Project. The conversation highlights the delicate balance between energy needs and environmental sustainability in New York.