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April 2005 Press Releases

NEW STUDY SHOWS GREAT BEAR RAINFOREST BEING CLEARCUT, NOT PROTECTED
VANCOUVER, BC, Canada, April 30, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Industrial clear-cut logging is rapidly denuding the most prized areas of Canada's Great Bear Rainforest, posing a dire threat to coastal communities, Kermode and grizzly bears, wolves, salmon and other threatened species, according to an extensive analysis to be released today by the David Suzuki Foundation. The Suzuki Foundation's findings on Canada's disappearing coastal temperate rainforest will be presented at the University of Victoria tonight, at the Canadian premiere of the National Geographic film "The Great Bear Rainforest."

67 MEMBERS OF U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CALL UPON CONGRESSIONAL APPROPRIATORS TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
WASHINGTON, DC, April 29, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Sixty-seven Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are calling upon congressional appropriators to significantly increase funding for the U.S. Department of Energy's energy efficiency and renewable energy programs above the Fiscal Year 2006 levels being proposed by the White House.

MEDIA ADVISORY: AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION MARKS CLEAN AIR MONTH IN MAY
Motor Vehicles are Single Largest Source of Air Pollution
Editors: Vehicle pollution control experts available for interviews; Vehicle Pollution Fact Sheet available
The American Lung Association concludes in its 2005 State of the Air report that half of Americans - 152 million people - breathe dirty air, polluted with ozone - or smog.

FLOWSENSE LAUNCHED NEW ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS
MAPLE GROVE, MN, April 27, 2005 --WORLD-WIRE/-- FlowSense LLC, a leading provider of innovative solutions for the environmental industry, has introduced two new products for real time detection and monitoring of carbon dioxide emissions.

ACRIMONY OVER MERCURY SUPERFUND SITE IN GULF OF MEXICO INTENSIFIES WITH COMMERCIAL FISHERIES
LAVACA BAY, TX, April 26, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- On May 3, at 6 pm, in Port Lavaca at the Calhoun County Agriculture Building, commercial fishermen, oystermen, shrimpers, and seafood dealers from Calhoun County and the surrounding area will meet to discuss legal options after a December 2004 settlement between the U.S., Texas, and Alcoa over the Lavaca Bay Mercury Superfund failed to address economic and health impacts on the local commercial fisheries and their families.

MINISTERS CALL FOR MORE AID, DEBT RELIEF, DOMESTIC FUNDS TO MEET GOALS ON WATER, SANITATION, SLUMS, AS UN COMMISSION CONCLUDES
NEW YORK, April 25, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Increased resources, including official development assistance, targeted towards water and sanitation, together with mobilization of more financial and other resources to promote sustainable human settlements development, are among the actions called for by Governments at the conclusion of last week’s UN Commission on Sustainable Development.

KEN WILBER'S INTEGRAL INSTITUTE LAUNCHES NEW 5-DAY INTENSIVE
Unprecedented Exploration of Nature as a Path for Self Transformation
BOULDER, CO, April 25, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Integral Institute, a learning organization founded by author Ken Wilber, is launching a new 5-day program combining breakthrough exercises for experiencing Nature with a unique form of integral practice based on Wilber's integral model.

"CANCER-GATE" AUTHOR TO HOST LIVE INTERNET TALK RADIO SHOW APRIL 26
Recipient of the 2005 Albert Schweitzer Golden Grand Medal for Humanitarianism, Dr. Samuel Epstein, to host show on the VoiceAmerica™ Network.
CHICAGO, IL, April 22, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Leading authority on the causes and prevention of cancer, Dr. Samuel Epstein, to host "The Cancer Prevention Hour" on April 26, 2005 at 8AM PST (11AM EST) on the VoiceAmerica™ Health & Wellness Channel (http://www.health.voiceamerica.com/). His topic will be Breast Self Examination is Safer and More Effective Than Premenopausal Mammography.

32 BUSINESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS URGE CONGRESS TO RESTORE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY FUNDING PROPOSED FOR CUTS BY WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON DC, April 21, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- In a letter delivered today, thirty-two member groups of the Sustainable Energy Coalition urged Congress to restore funding the White House is proposing to cut in the U.S. Department of Energy's Fiscal Year 2006 energy efficiency and renewable energy (EE/RE) programs. The letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives serving on the respective Energy & Water Subcommittees of the congressional Appropriations Committees.

LEADING LIGHTING MANUFACTURER, SEA GULL LIGHTING PRODUCTS, INC. COMMITS TO MAKING EVERY DAY, EARTH DAY
For the Environment, One Day is not Enough!
RIVERSIDE, NJ, April 21, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Sea Gull Lighting Products, Inc. (www.SeaGullLighting.com) a leading manufacturer of functional and decorative lighting products, and Energy Star® Partner of the Year is reminding everyone that although Friday, April 22nd is the calendar date for Earth Day, individually and collectively we have the ability and power to make every day, Earth Day!

THINK MOM AND MOTHER EARTH THIS MOTHER'S DAY
GAINESVILLE, FL, April 20, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- In Native American folklore, Mother Earth is envisioned as a turtle floating in a huge, primal sea. Although sea turtles have lived on the Earth for more than 100 million years, today all seven species are threatened with extinction.

SINGER, SONGWRITER & ACTIVIST EARTH MAMA MARKS 10TH YEAR AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDING ACT WITH NEW CD UNDER THE RAINBOW
Joyce Rouse's 11-Song Collection Committed to 'Helping Heal the Planet One Song at a Time' with Music, Environmental Education & Humor
NASHVILLE, TN, April 20, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Earth Mama (a.k.a. Joyce Rouse), an internationally known singer, songwriter and eco-activist, is marking her 10th "green" year as a recording artist by releasing a new music CD. Her music has been used for education by international environmental and peace organizations such as UNESCO and the International Earth Charter.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET CARRIES EFFECTIVE MICROORGANISMS™ FROM EM AMERICA
ALTO, TX, April 20, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- After a recent tour in Costa Rica to meet with their growers, Whole Foods Market decided Effective Microorganisms™ (EMo1®) was a product they wanted to promote in the United States.

"LITTLE GREEN DATA BOOK 2005"
Indoor air pollution, lack of access to water and sanitation, urban pressures: Major threats to development prospects
NEW YORK, United Nations, April 19, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Poor countries are faced with the highest health risks caused by environmental factors such as use of biomass fuels and lack of access to clean water and sanitation, in addition to increased population pressures in urban areas, according to data from the 2005 edition of the Little Green Data Book (LGDB), launched today during the 13th Session of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD).

WALL STREET TO ADDRESS FINANCING OF NATIONAL ENERGY SECURITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Renewable Energy Finance Forum to be held June 23-24, 2005 in New York City
WASHINGTON, DC, April 19, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Wall Street's financiers are planning to gather at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City on June 23-24 to develop plans for financing the reduction of oil imports, improving the environment, and answering the threat of climate change in a conference entitled "Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Wall Street" that is being co-sponsored by the American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) and Euromoney Energy Events, a subsidiary of Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC.

SINGER, SONGWRITER & ACTIVIST EARTH MAMA MARKS 10TH YEAR AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDING ACT WITH NEW CD UNDER THE RAINBOW
Joyce Rouse's 11-Song Collection Committed to 'Helping Heal the Planet One Song at a Time' with Music, Environmental Education & Humor
NASHVILLE, TN, April 18, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Earth Mama (a.k.a. Joyce Rouse), an internationally known singer, songwriter and eco-activist, is marking her 10th "green" year as a recording artist by releasing a new music CD. Her music has been used for education by international environmental and peace organizations such as UNESCO and the International Earth Charter.

INVESTING IN WATER AND SANITATION PRODUCES SUBSTANTIAL ECONOMIC GAINS, NEW REPORT SHOWS
NEW YORK, NY, April 18, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Investments in water can be an engine for accelerated economic growth, sustainable development, improved health and reduced poverty. Those are the main messages of a report released today by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) at the United Nations in New York in conjunction with the 13th Meeting of the Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD).

ARE EARTH DAY STORIES WORTH THE PAPER THEY'RE PRINTED ON?
Amid runaway consumption and threats to forests, that depends on the paper.
MEDIA ALERT AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES
April 15 - 22, 2005
WHAT? Growing paper production and ravenous US paper consumption patterns pose environmental threats, from deforestation and global warming to dioxin pollution. But Domtar Inc., one of the largest paper producers in North America, is doing something significant about it: This week, the 128th annual International Paper Week, and shortly before the 35th annual Earth Day, it launches a new line of forest-friendly papers called Domtar EarthChoice®, certified for sustainability by the Rainforest Alliance's SmartWood program.

MEDIA ADVISORY
BIOMASS FROM ETHANOL - AMERICA'S 21ST CENTURY TRANSPORTATION FUEL: RECOMMENDATIONS
CHICAGO, IL, April 15, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Leading authority on the causes and prevention of cancer, Dr. Samuel Epstein, to host "The Cancer Prevention Hour" on April 19, 2005 at 8AM PST (11AM EST) on the VoiceAmerica™ Health & Wellness Channel (http://www.health.voiceamerica.com/). His topic will be Avoidable Causes of Breast Cancer.

"CANCER-GATE" AUTHOR TO HOST LIVE INTERNET TALK RADIO SHOW APRIL 19
Recipient of the 2005 Albert Schweitzer Golden Grand Medal for Humanitarianism, Dr. Samuel Epstein, to host show on the VoiceAmerica™ Network.
CHICAGO, IL, April 15, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Leading authority on the causes and prevention of cancer, Dr. Samuel Epstein, to host "The Cancer Prevention Hour" on April 19, 2005 at 8AM PST (11AM EST) on the VoiceAmerica™ Health & Wellness Channel (http://www.health.voiceamerica.com/). His topic will be Avoidable Causes of Breast Cancer.

STONYFIELD FARM & NATIVE ENERGY PARTNERSHIP PUTTING A LID ON GLOBAL WARMING
World's leading organic yogurt maker shows consumers how to take action, help build new wind farms.
LONDONDERRY, NH, April 14, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- This Earth Day, over 5 million yogurt lids will encourage consumers to fight global warming, as a result of a Stonyfield Farm yogurt national lid campaign that launches this week. The yogurt lids are part of Stonyfield's partnership with NativeEnergy, and the goal of the program is to demonstrate to consumers how they can help fight global warming.

PLANET COFFEE MAKES THE PLANET BETTER ONE CUP AT A TIME WITH FAIR TRADE AND ORGANIC COFFEES
SAN LEANDRO, CA, April 13, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- How great is it when the best cup of coffee in town is not only environmentally friendly but also pays a fair and livable wage to the hard working farmers who grew it? Coffee-lovers and cause-minded individuals can now enjoy a wonderful cup of coffee or cappuccino but also feel good about providing a livable wage to deserving coffee farmers at the same time. It’s called Fair Trade.

REGISTER FOR ENVIROEXPO & CONFERENCE BY APRIL 15 AND SAVE $100 WITH EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
BOSTON, MA, April 12, 2005, --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Register by Friday, April 15, and receive a $100 Early Bird Discount to the EnviroExpo & Conference, being held May 3 and 4 at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston. That's only $495 for a Full Conference Pass. Additional personnel from the same company may register for as little as $395 through Friday, April 15.

ENVIROGLAS OPENS ONLINE STORE
PLANO, TX, April 12, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- EnviroGLAS Products, Inc. of Plano, TX today launched its online store for direct purchase of colorful recycled glass aggregate and custom made terrazzo countertops. Through a proprietary process, trash bound for the landfill is crushed into 1/8” to 5/8” pieces with virtually no sharp edges.

SOLAR INDUSTRY HAILS SENATOR ALEXANDER'S GROWTH PLAN FOR SOLAR POWER
WASHINGTON, DC, April 11, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- As Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) introduced legislation Wednesday that would provide relief to America's natural gas consumers, solar advocates applauded several provisions in the bill that would speed the commercialization of solar energy in US domestic markets and put America back at the forefront of the burgeoning global solar industry.

GOVERNMENT MINISTERS MEET TO DECIDE POLICIES NEEDED TO REACH GOALS AND TARGETS ON WATER, SANITATION AND SLUMS
Key issues for the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development include financing, utility management, service charges, water efficiency, tenure security and low-cost housing development.
NEW YORK, NY, April 11, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- More than 75 Ministers with a broad range of portfolios including finance, trade, development, planning, environment, water, housing and health, will meet at the United Nations over the next two weeks to decide on policies and practical measures to accelerate progress towards achieving the internationally agreed goals and targets related to water, sanitation and human settlements.

"CANCER-GATE" AUTHOR TO HOST LIVE INTERNET TALK RADIO SHOW
CHICAGO, IL, April 11, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Leading authority on the causes and prevention of cancer, Dr. Samuel Epstein, to host "The Cancer Prevention Hour" on April 12, 2005 at 8AM PST (11AM EST) on the VoiceAmerica™ Health & Wellness Channel (http://www.health.voiceamerica.com/). His topic will be Avoidable Causes of Childhood Cancer.

CHILDREN'S CHAMPION TO RECEIVE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD IN NEW YORK
ALGONQUIN, IL, April 8, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- The Chlorine Free Products Association (CFPA) is honored to present the Steward Award to international singer-songwriter Raffi Cavoukian, a longtime champion of children, ecology and the security of future generations. The award will be presented at a reception in New York on April 14, 2005.

FIREWORKS CREATE TONS OF HEAVY METAL POLLUTION
ROANOKE, VA, April 7, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Fireworks are undoubtedly beautiful and give many people great pleasure. Conversely, they can contain a mix of toxic chemicals that can seriously damage health. When, inadvertently, used for their original purpose, as weapons, they can be deadly.

ARIZONA ECO-FRIENDLY DISTRIBUTOR WAGES ORGANIC WAR AGAINST MOSQUITOES & WEEDS
GLENDALE, AZ April 5, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Eco Safety Products is launching a line of organic mosquito repellent and weed killer as safe alternatives to pesticides. While our recent valley rains have brought much needed moisture to our State, it has also brought an infestation of mosquitoes and weeds.

SCIENTISTS TO STUDY FORGIVENESS IN GREAT APES
DES MOINES, IA, April 4, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- To learn more about human forgiveness and the process of culture, an international team of researchers will begin a scientific study this spring at Great Ape Trust of Iowa into the topic of forgiveness and social interaction in bonobos (Pan paniscus). The international research team will investigate forgiveness in bonobos for better understanding of humans.

STAYING IN BUSINESS BY REDUCING RISK: SAPIRA 2005 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION
LAMBOURN, Berkshire, UK, April 1, 2005 -- /WORLD-WIRE/-- A two-day conference and exhibition Staying in Business by Reducing Risk will be held in the tranquil setting of the Kindersley Conference Centre, a beautiful, eco-friendly building surrounded by rolling fields and woodlands. Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th May 2005 at the Kindersley Centre, Sheepdrove Organic Farm, Lambourn, Berkshire.