In this episode of the Swell Season Surf Podcast, we dive into the controversial revival of the Williams LNG pipeline project off the coast of New York and New Jersey. Joined by Matt Gove from the Surfrider Foundation, we explore the environmental, health, and community impacts of the pipeline, and discuss why it's critical to oppose this project. The conversation also highlights the broader context of climate change and energy politics, the role of data centers, and the importance of renewable energy sources like offshore wind farms. Learn how you can get involved in the fight against the pipeline and make a difference for our coastal communities. Listen here… 

Get involved. Go to https://nyc.surfrider.org/stop-the-williams-pipeline to learn more.

Become a member of Surfrider: https://nyc.surfrider.org/volunteer 

The Swell Season Surf Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. 

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Music: 
Artist: Pato Banton
Song: One World (Not three)
Album: Universal Love

00:00 Introduction to the Swell Season Surf Podcast
01:58 The Williams LNG Pipeline Controversy
02:32 Guest Introduction: Matt Gove from Surf Rider Foundation
04:05 Pipeline Concerns and Environmental Impact
08:45 Safety Issues and Historical Context
11:11 Political and Economic Factors
24:58 Mitigation Measures and Legal Actions
29:49 Bipartisan Opposition to the Pipeline
30:43 Rapid Approval Process
32:22 Economic and Environmental Concerns
35:18 Fracking and Its Consequences
38:41 Actions to Fight the Pipeline
44:20 Hope in Renewable Energy
49:03 Whale Safety and Wind Farms
53:40 Get Involved with Surf Rider

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