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<title>Enviros &amp; health advocates praise burn ban</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Oct 15, 2009) New York’s ban on open burning took effect yesterday.  With the exception of small brush and campfires, it’s now illegal to burn trash, papers, plastics and even leaves anywhere in the state.  The new law’s provoked applause and outrage in places like the North Country, where backyard burn barrels have been a sign of everyday rural life.  Supporters of the ban celebrated yesterday.  And a project is ramping up to help farmers recycle the agricultural plastics many used to burn.  David Sommerstein reports. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/14535/20091015/enviros-amp-health-advocates-praise-burn-ban">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Dry Spell Heats Up Fire Season</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Aug 7, 2001) The fire danger is high—the DEC has suspended all burning permits in several counties, and there have been fires in the Adirondacks. Martha Foley talks with a ranger about what&apos;s happening as the dry spell intensifies.  [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/1145/20010807/dry-spell-heats-up-fire-season">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
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