Ep. 19 - The War on Wind Energy: Julie Tighe Breaks Down the Fight for Clean Power

Welcome to Policy & Culture — where power meets the people.In this episode, we sit down with Julie Tighe, President of the New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) and NYLCV Education Fund, to cut through the noise and expose the real story behind offshore wind, clean energy, and the growing political backlash against climate solutions in New York and beyond.Julie Tighe has been at the forefront of environmental policy and legislative change in New York for over a decade. Since becoming President of NYLCV and NYLCVEF in 2018, she has led efforts that helped pass some of the most ambitious climate laws in the country, including the Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act (CLCPA), congestion pricing, and the $4.2 billion Clean Air, Clean Water, and Green Jobs Bond Act.Julie breaks down:What’s really fueling the opposition to offshore wind projectsWhy clean energy infrastructure is a climate justice issueHow misinformation and political gridlock threaten New York’s progressWhat it takes to pass bold environmental legislation — and protect itWhy offshore wind is a critical tool in our fight against climate changeBefore leading NYLCV, Julie served over 11 years at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), rising to Chief of Staff, where she helped negotiate landmark environmental wins like the Clean Water Infrastructure Act, Superfund reauthorization, and one of the nation’s strongest electronics recycling laws.Support the showThanks for tuning in to Policy and Culture, where we bridge the gap between policy and culture. We're your hosts, Dan Lloyd and Drew Ayodeji.If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform. You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and wherever else you get your podcasts.For more content and updates, follow us on social media:Instagram: @PolicynCultureVisit our website at www.policynculture.com for articles, videos, and more in-depth analysis on the topics we discuss.Have a question or topic suggestion? Email us at [email protected], staying informed is the first step to making a difference. Until next time, this is Policy and Culture, empowering you to understand the world around us.