In March, Gov. Cuomo requested Sec. Zinke to exclude New York State from the offshore drilling program. He stated that the state stands to lose 320,000 jobs and billions of dollars from tourism and fishing industries. The state’s ocean economy is generating $11 billion in wages and contributing $23 billion in gross domestic product.
Gov. Cuomo says offshore drilling puts coastal communities at risk
On Friday, the governor said, “The federal government’s plan to open coastal waters to drilling shows an absolute disregard for science and history.”
Additionally, Gov. Cuomo explained that offshore that offshore drilling endangers the state’s coastal communities to possible oil spills and other disasters. Its also jeopardizes the health of the state’s strong marine economy.
Furthermore, the governor promised that his administration will do everything in its power to prevent environmental disaster. The state government will”continue to protect offshore assets and boost efforts to support renewable energy production.
