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May 2005 Press Releases

SUSTAINABILITY PUBLISHER IS FIRST IN NORTH AMERICA TO GO CARBON NEUTRAL

GABRIOLA ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, May 31, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- New Society Publishers, www.newsociety.com, an activist press focusing on sustainability issues, has become the first publisher in North America to become carbon neutral. With the purchase of 213 tonnes of carbon offsets, New Society Publishers (NSP) has neutralized the effect of the 213 tonnes of emissions that were released into the atmosphere during 2003 as a result of the publisher's use of paper, fuel, electricity, and garbage.

"CANCER-GATE" AUTHOR TO HOST LIVE INTERNET TALK RADIO SHOW MAY 31
CHICAGO, IL, May 27, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Leading authority on the causes and prevention of cancer, Dr. Samuel Epstein, to host "The Cancer Prevention Hour" on May 31, 2005 at 8AM PST (11AM EST) on the VoiceAmerica™ Health & Wellness Channel (http://www.health.voiceamerica.com ). His topic will be Avoidable Cancer and Other Risks from Milk and Meat.

AMEC SELECTED FOR SUPERFUND GROUNDWATER CLEANUP PROJECT IN NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE, NM, May 26, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- AMEC's Earth & Environmental office in Albuquerque has signed a $3.6 million contract to develop and operate a system to clean up a federal Superfund site in northern New Mexico.

BUG BAN NATURAL MOSQUITO REPELLING WRISTBANDS LAUNCH IN THE USA
LOS ANGELES, CA, May 25, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- With over 12,000 reported cases of infection and deaths caused by Mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus, the United States is preparing for possibly it’s worst year ever for Mosquitoes. To help provide some much needed relief, BUG-BAN™, an all-natural Mosquito Repelling Wristband, launches a national ad campaign today on several US cable television networks and the World Wide Web.

ISOTONIX.ORG WINS THE ANTI-AGING WAR WITH ISOTONIX OPC-3 ANTIOXIDANT
ST. PETERSBURG, FL, May 23, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Isotonix.org OPC-3 is a powerful combination of plant derived bioflavonoids, know as oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC's). It is made from a combination of grape seed, pine bark and red wine extracts in addition to bilberry and citrus extracts. These OPC's are super effective free radical neutralizers.

IRANIAN OIL MAGNATE CUTS EMISSIONS USING 1.2 MILLION FUEL MAGNETS!
LONDON, England, May 19, 2005 --WORLD-WIRE/-- The biggest environmental problem that Iran currently faces is air pollution, especially in the capital city of Tehran, but also in regional cities like Tabriz. As part of a massive clean-up campaign, Ethosworld.com Ltd. has landed an initial contract to supply 1.2 million Ethos MAXPower fuel economisers to Iran.

GROWING HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS FOR SELENIUM EXPOSURES FROM INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES
New Internet site provides overview of issue
MANASSAS, VA, May 18, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- The Environmental Health Research Foundation (EHRF) today announced the formal launch of www.SeleniumWatch.org, a Web site providing comprehensive information about selenium, an essential element in human nutrition that can be acutely toxic to humans and wildlife in higher concentrations resulting from its use in industrial processes such as mining, electronics, copper, aluminum, steel and other metals, coal-burning power plants and metal recycling.

NEW NATIONAL MARINE REFUGE ACT PROTECTS FEDERAL WATER IN THE NORTHWESTERN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
HONOLULU, HI, May 17, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Hawaiians and conservationists applaud Rep. Ed Case who introduced a bill on May 16, 2005 to Congress that extends and enhances Hawai'i's protective refuge for state waters of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands recently approved by the Hawai'i Board of Land and Natural Resources.

NEW WEB SITE ON BIOMONITORING TECHNOLOGY LAUNCHED
Internet site is one-stop clearinghouse for information on Biomonitoring, the scientific technique for assessing human exposure to natural and synthetic chemicals
MANASSAS, VA, May 17, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- The Environmental Health Research Foundation (EHRF) has announced the formal launch of http://www.biomonitoringinfo.org, a Web site providing comprehensive information about biomonitoring used for measuring and assessing human exposure to natural and synthetic chemicals.

ANHEUSER-BUSCH RELEASES 2005 ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT
Company committed to workplace safety and conservation of energy and natural resources
ST. LOUIS, MO, May 17, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Anheuser-Busch Companies Inc. today released its 2004 Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) report, detailing its efforts to protect the environment and promote workplace safety. The 2004 report highlights a significant decline in workplace injuries as well as savings in water and fuel use and a decrease in solid waste disposal through recycling.

"CANCER-GATE" AUTHOR TO HOST LIVE INTERNET TALK RADIO SHOW MAY 17
Recipient of the 2005 Albert Schweitzer Golden Grand Medal for Humanitarianism, Dr. Samuel Epstein, to host show on the VoiceAmerica™ Network.
CHICAGO, IL, May 13, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Leading authority on the causes and prevention of cancer, Dr. Samuel Epstein, to host "The Cancer Prevention Hour" on May 17, 2005 at 8AM PST (11AM EST) on the VoiceAmerica™ Health & Wellness Channel. His topic will be Avoidable Cancer Risks from Milk and Meat.

GREENBUILD NAMED OFFICIAL PARTICIPANT OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE'S INTERNATIONAL BUYER PROGRAM
U.S. Green Building Council Distinguished as an International Green Building Advocate
WASHINGTON, DC, May 12, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- The Greenbuild International Conference and Exposition, an annual conference organized by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), has been accepted into the U.S. Department of Commerce's (DOC) International Buyer Program.

A SUMMIT ON SUSTAINABILITY: WORLD SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS CAUCUS AT RAINFOREST ALLIANCE EVENTS
NEW YORK, NY, May 11, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- The Rainforest Alliance hosts a gathering of leaders in the sustainable certification movement from around the world in New York today, after a remarkable year in which green stocks outperformed non-green competitors and certified sustainable production of coffee, wood and other commodities grew rapidly.

OP-ED: HOW TO WIN THE WAR AGAINST CANCER
By Samuel S. Epstein, MD
CHICAGO, IL, May 10, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Today, there are generals waging a war that continues to take a massive toll of American health and life. These generals are asking for billions of dollars -- on top of the over $50 billion already spent -- in order to defeat the enemy's scourge. But increasingly, independent experts are reporting that the generals' intelligence and strategies are patently wrong, and that they consciously misrepresent critical facts in order to paint false, rosy scenarios.

NORTHWESTERN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS HUI WELCOMES STRONG STATE REFUGE PLAN
The state refuge raises the bar for the proposed sanctuary in federal waters of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
HONOLULU, HI, May 9, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- A hui of environmental and Native Hawaiian organizations commend the Hawai'i Department of Land and Natural Resources for its proposed strong protection for state waters of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.

OP-ED: CANCER EXPERT, ORGANIC CONSUMERS ASSOCIATION, ISSUE WARNING ABOUT BABY PRODUCTS
CHICAGO, IL, May 9, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- With the greatest of love, parents tenderly wash and pamper their babies with soaps, shampoos, lotions, creams, and powders. Yet how would parents react if they found out that most of these products are dangerous? Hopping mad would be an understatement.

PUBLIC COMMENTERS MIXED ON WHETHER EPA'S NEW "ALL APPROPRIATE INQUIRIES" RULE WILL HELP OR HINDER COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS, EDR REPORT FINDS
MILFORD, CT, May 9, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Public reaction to the U.S. EPA's proposed "All Appropriate Inquiries" rule, which will govern the way environmental site assessments are conducted, ranged from hearty support to strong opposition, according to a new report published by Environmental Data Resources.

PAIN: A WAKE UP CALL TO HEAL OURSELVES AND OUR EARTH
NEW YORK, NY, May 6, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- The book by Barbara Altemus, The Gift of Pain, Transforming Hurt Into Healing, features global healers, doctors, visionaries, creative artists and peacemakers sharing their life stories, perceptions and experiences of moving through pain. Ancient, modern and alternative healing ways are insightfully discussed and Ms. Altemus' life story weaves the book together.

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY COALITION ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR EIGHTH ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY EXPO AND FORUM
Invites Interested Exhibitors to Register While Space Remains
WASHINGTON, DC, May 6, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- The Sustainable Energy Coalition today announced plans for the Eighth Annual Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO to be held in Washington DC on Tuesday, June 21.

PARROT CELLULAR AND RECYCLEforCALIFORNIA.com JOIN TOGETHER TO COLLECT OLD CELL PHONES
SACRAMENTO, CA, May 5, 2005 --WORLD-WIRE/-- Parrot Cellular, an exclusive agent for Cingular Wireless which operates more than 85 retail outlets throughout Northern California, announced today it will partner with RecycleForCalifornia.com to collect used cellular phones at all its locations throughout the state.

AQUA-PURE ANNOUNCES COMMISSIONING OF FIRST MOBILE EVAPORATOR FOR CLEANUP OF PRODUCED WATER IN TEXAS GAS FIELD
CALGARY, AB, May 4, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Aqua Pure (TSXV:AQE) is pleased to announce the successful commissioning of the first mobile evaporator in the Barnett Shale Gas Field in Wise County, Texas.

PUBLIC COMMENTERS MIXED ON WHETHER EPA'S NEW "ALL APPROPRIATE INQUIRIES" RULE WILL HELP OR HINDER COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS, EDR REPORT FINDS
MILFORD, CT, May 4, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Public reaction to the U.S. EPA's proposed "All Appropriate Inquiries" rule, which will govern the way environmental site assessments are conducted, ranged from hearty support to strong opposition, according to a new report published by Environmental Data Resources.

AB 405: CALIFORNIA DECIDES WHETHER TO BAN USE OF EXPERIMENTAL PESTICIDES IN SCHOOLS
LOS ANGELES, CA, May 4, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/ -- This week, the California Legislature tackles an important, though little-known, topic: the use of experimental pesticide products in schools. Currently, no definitive data exist on products designated "experimental." Because of this, school safety advocates worry that children, teachers, and all school employees will pay the price -- with their health. Thus, this legislation is seen as vital to protecting children from becoming human test subjects.

GREEN COMPANY BEGINS TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR OF SAVING THE EARTH
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ, May 3, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- White Lotus Home - of New Brunswick, N.J. - began their twenty-fifth year in business Earth Day, Friday, April 22, 2005. Since 1981, White Lotus has been reducing air, water and land pollution nationwide by handcrafting natural fiber mattresses, pillows and accessories without toxic chemicals.

PRISTINEPLANET.COM ENHANCES WEB SITE AND CELEBRATES EARTH DAY
POWAY, CA, May 2, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- PristinePlanet.com™ recently made significant enhancements to their Web site to make it even easier for consumers to find environmentally sound products and services, as well as member organizations. Specifically, the fully searchable Web site now boasts product thumbnails and an RSS newsfeed.