(04/19/05) Thousands of empty bottles will encircle the state Capitol today. Environmentalists are setting up the bottles to highlight the need for an expanded returnable bottle law. The event is part of the annual Earth Day lobby day in Albany, which draws hundreds of environmentalists from across the state. They bring attention to dozens of causes. A North Country group will join the rally - by bicycle.
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(04/16/04) Concerned citizens and bicyclists will ride some 200 miles from St. Lawrence County to Albany this weekend to bring attention to the problem of backyard trash burning. Todd Moe talks with Chris Neurath, of DeKalb, one of the cyclists participating in the trek. The riders will join a rally at the state capitol Monday.
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(06/14/02) Drive down almost any country road in the North Country and you'll recognize the acrid smell of burn barrels. Commentator Chris Neurath says their time is up.
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