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October 2006 Press Releases

KINSHIP CONSERVATION FELLOWS TO CALL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON HOME
CHICAGO, IL, October 30, 2006 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Kinship Conservation Fellows announced today that Western Washington University will be the site for the sixth class of Kinship Conservation Fellows beginning June 21st, 2007.

WINSLOW GREEN GROWTH FUND NAMED BEST SOCIALLY SCREENED FUND OF 2006 BY KIPLINGER'S PERSONAL FINANCE
BOSTON, MA, October 26, 2006 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Winslow Management Company, LLC, a pioneer in green investing since 1983, is pleased to report that the Winslow Green Growth Fund - an environmentally responsible, small cap growth mutual fund - was named the Best Socially Screened Fund of 2006 by Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine, a leading financial publication and a trusted source of information for millions of investors.

SIMPLE LIVING AND THE REKINDLING OF PUBLIC LIFE: SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS, LOCAL COMMUNITY AND THE COMMON GOOD
LEAVENWORTH, WA, October 25, 2006 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- You are invited to join us for a life-changing event: Simple Living and the Rekindling of Public Life: Sustainable Business, Local Community and the Common Good. Conference keynoters include actor Ed Begley, Jr. and television host Wanda Urbanska. This conference also presents Earth Day Co-Founder Denis Hayes.

WINSLOW GREEN GROWTH FUND, KIPLINGER'S "BEST SOCIALLY SCREENED FUND" OF 2006, IS ADDED TO SOCIAL(K), NATION'S MOST EXPANSIVE SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE 401(k) PLATFORM
BOSTON, MA, October 25, 2006 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Social(K), the first 401(k) provider to offer a comprehensive, socially conscious retirement platform, today announced a new partnership with the Boston-based Winslow Management Company, LLC, adviser to the Winslow Green Growth Fund and a pioneer in green investing since 1983.

HUMAN FOOTPRINT TOO BIG FOR NATURE
BEIJING, China/GLAND, Switzerland, October 24, 2006 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- A new report released today by WWF and Global Footprint Network shows that by 2050 humanity will demand twice as much as our planet can supply - but that we don't have to follow this path.

KEEP YOUR HEALTH FROM GOING OUT THE WINDOW
IRVINE, California, October 24, 2006 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- You can have the best deadbolt locks, the most secure windows and the loudest alarm—and still be in mortal danger. What from? Your house. Your castle. Su casa.

TRANSPORTATION FIRMS MAKE IT EASY FOR NON-PROFIT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS TO RECEIVE A MILLION DOLLARS
GRIMSBY/OTTAWA/GATINEAU, CA, October 24, 2006 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Tadger Group International and EnviroTek Associates have launched an Environment Support Program to raise one million dollars for non-profit environment protection agencies.

FORD AND BP OPEN FIRST HYDROGEN STATION IN TAYLOR
TAYLOR, Michigan, October 17, 2006 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F], BP and the City of Taylor today marked an important milestone in their collective path towards the use of hydrogen as viable alternative fuel for the future, opening a new hydrogen station that will fuel a fleet of Ford Focus fuel cell vehicles.

BREAKING WAVES NEWS DIGEST AVAILABLE FROM THE WORLD OCEAN OBSERVATORY
NEW YORK, NY, October 17, 2006 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- BREAKING WAVES - http://www.thew2o.net/oceanForum.html is an up-to-date online ocean news service. Features and articles on ocean and water-related issues are chronologically compiled from daily searches of more than 150 news and information sources around the globe. BREAKING WAVES monthly digest can be accessed free of charge by subscribing to the W2O mailing list: http://www.thew2o.net/subscribeNewsletter.html.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE LAUNCHES SIMPLE LIVING AMERICA AND THIRD SEASON OF SIMPLE LIVING WITH WANDA URBANSKA
LEAVENWORTH, WA, October 11, 2006 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- As we move into this election season, the adherents of a simpler life are asking us to understand the importance of our public life. Whether the problem is voter turnout, civic action, or the misuse of public lands, democracy is diminished as people spend more and more time working, shopping, and watching television. These will be among the topics explored at a national conference being held Nov. 3-5.

STARTECH ENVIRONMENTAL HYDROGEN SYSTEM ADDED TO 200 TON-PER-DAY PLASMA CONVERTER FACILITY IN PANAMA
WILTON, CT, October 6, 2006 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Startech Environmental Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: STHK), a fully reporting company, announced today that Startech's system to produce hydrogen from Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) will also be included in the 200 ton-per-day Las Tablas facility in the Republic of Panama.

NEW PODCAST FOCUSES ON ENVIRONMENTAL FILMS
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, October 3, 2006, --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Green Planet Films announces the rollout of their new initiative, a bi-monthly podcast focusing on environmental films. Called GREENSTREAM: your source for eco film news, the podcast was created by Green Planet Films, a nonprofit environmental DVD distributor, to address the growing demand for information pertaining to environmental films, online eco channels, and film festivals.

FINAL SOLUTION TO GLOBAL WATER CRISIS NOW IN-HAND
CRESCENT VALLEY, NV, October 3, 2006 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- The Global Water Crisis can now be over. White Buffalo Nation, Inc. President James Vagarasoto II - who recently received a Senate Commendation from Senate Minority Leader, Harry Reid - announced today that the means to end the Global Water Crisis and save thousands of lives globally each day now exists.