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"Our commitment to reducing GHG emissions through the Climate Leaders
program is a strategic business decision that demonstrates Sun's continued
commitment to eco-responsibility and improving the efficiency of our
operations," said David Raduziner, senior director of workplace resources at
Sun Microsystems.energystar.

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5 million
for not telling regulators about the drinking water contamination, as well as
other information related to the health risks of PFOA.
An EPA scientific advisory board this month recommended EPA classify it as a
"likely " to be carcinogenic to humans.

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Various stain and grease
repellents applied to textiles, carpeting and paper food packaging may also
break down into PFOA. The EPA has not said whether it will
take the recommendation or not.
"California residents voted to enact Prop 65 so their public officials
will be on the cutting edge in addressing possible threats to their health,"
Dan Jacobson, Legislative Director of Environment California, said. That's not just common sense., Sun Microsystems,
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Listing would trigger California's "Right to Know" law

PITTSBURGH, On Wednesday , a coalition consisting
of the United Steelworkers (USW), Sierra Club, Environmental Law Foundation ,
Environment California, U.
PFOA, also called perfluorooctanoic acid or C8, is used to make Teflon
cookware and other consumer and industrial products. Gerard said, "We
are forming a broad based coalition to defend workers and the public from
irresponsible actions by private industries that may expose us and future
generations to environmental and personal harm. DuPont also
settled for $107 million with 80,000 residents around its Parkersburg, WV
plant after polluting their drinking water for over 20 years.gov/index.

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Contact:
April Dreeke, USW strategic campaigns , (o) 412-562-2382,
(cell) 818-795-2267

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"It's thus
disappointing that the state agency has not acted proactively but instead
seems to be waiting on the Bush Administration and US EPA to make up its mind. Change Initiative, ICT +
Sustainability Forum and Sustainable Silicon Valley, in addition to the
Climate Leaders program Sun is also a sponsor of the EPA's upcoming
conference , "Global Conference on Energy Efficiency in the Data Center," where
end users, IT leaders and EPA representatives will discuss solutions to
address energy consumption in global data center facilities .

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As a technology-driven company, Sun's prime contribution to
eco-responsibility is centered on innovation which not only benefits
customer's business, but also helps to benefit the environment, including
improving energy efficiency, choosing less harmful materials, and encouraging
reuse and recycling .

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"PFOA," the petition states, "is a highly controversial substance that
studies have documented causes liver, pancreatic, and testicular cancer in
animals. The program was recently named as one of the
top five programs of its kind in the EPA's annual selection of The Best
Workplaces for Commuters.

About Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision -- "The Network Is The
Computer(TM)" -- has propelled Sun Microsystems, Inc. to its position as a
leading provider of industrial-strength hardware, software and services that
make the Net work .

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During a teleconference Wednesday, USW President Leo W.E.
For more information on the upcoming Sun-sponsored EPA Conference, visit:
http://www.jsp .sun.

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If PFOA is listed as a carcinogen under Proposition 65, businesses would
be prohibited from knowingly discharging the chemical into sources of drinking
water and be required to provide warnings before knowingly exposing anyone to
PFOA unless they could show that the exposures create no significant risk of
cancer. Sun can be found in more than 100 countries and on the
World Wide Web at http://www.

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Launched in 2002 , Climate Leaders is an industry-government partnership
that works with companies to develop long -term comprehensive climate change
strategies. Partners also identify themselves as corporate environmental
leaders and strategically position themselves as climate change policy
continues to unfold. "We are proud of the fact that for over
a decade we have been encouraging Sun employees to participate in our
location-independent work program, which on average saves them two hours a
week in commute time, easing air pollution and gas needs.
Additionally, Sun announced the UltraSPARC(R) T1 processor in November
2005, the first processor designed for eco-responsibility -- with breakthrough
innovations in power, cooling, and performance, further demonstrating its
commitment to putting innovation to work for the environment.E.

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DuPont is the only
industrial producer of PFOA in the United States.

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EPA has been researching the toxicity of PFOA for at least three years.S.
For more information about Climate Leaders, visit
http://www.

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The coalition believes, as the petition states that "by acting quickly to
list, the debate over the levels of risk presented by PFOA can take place as
Proposition 65 intended -- with the burden of proof on the company responsible
for exposure to establish that the risks are insignificant and that the public
right to know is unnecessary .

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Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), Natural
Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Environmental Working Group (EWG) filed a
petition to have PFOA listed as "a chemical that is known to the state to
cause cancer" under California's Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
of 1986, commonly referred to as Proposition 65. Sun has committed to the reduction goal as part of the U.
"By setting an aggressive greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal, Sun has
taken a leadership position in the technology industry to improve the
environment," said Kathleen Hogan, director of EPA's Climate Protection
Partnerships Division.

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The effort has been so successful that Sun has
developed the Sun OpenWork Practice to help customers develop flexible work
options for their own employees. The conference
will take place on 1/31 at Sun's Santa Clara Conference Facility.

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"We believe people have a right
to know what we're being exposed to and that companies have a duty to warn the
public about exposure to PFOA."
Carl Pope, Executive Director of the Sierra Club, added, "The potential
for such widespread exposure demands that governments err on the side of
caution and make sure families have the information they need to make smart
and safe choices. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 20 percent
by 2012.pr_esads_conf .

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Hopefully, today's petition will trigger some action quickly and not more
government foot-dragging while this risky substance continues to enter our
environment . (Nasdaq: SUNW) today announced that the EPA has approved its pledge to
reduce the company's total U.
Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Climate Leaders program, of which
Sun is a member ."
Examples of Sun's recent environmental leadership span its notable
product-lines as well as internal programs, including the company's
award-winning Sun(SM) iWork Strategy, a remote worker enablement program for
employees.sun.

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Steelworkers Environmental Consumer Groups Urge California to List Teflon Chemical as a Carcinogen

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"Sun is committed to not only bringing environmentally responsible
products to market, but also to ensuring that we are environmentally
accountable as well," said Raduziner.
The company is active in other environmental stewardship programs
including the CEO Business Roundtable S.epa.com
Phone: 650-786-3263

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The program provides Sun employees with commute and remote work
alternatives so they spend less time in the car, lessening the impact of
fossil fuels on the environment.gov/climateleaders .

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DuPont paid the
largest civil administrative penalty ever levied by the EPA of $16.

EPA Approves Sun Microsystems Aggressive Greenhouse Gas Emissions Goal

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Numerous studies have shown that non-occupational exposure to PFOA
occurs daily, in people of all ages, from infants to the elderly, and that the
chemicals may persist in human blood for years. The cancer risks to consumers
and workers from PFOA are preventable and entirely unnecessary.
"We must hold companies accountable for their toxic trespasses," Richard
Wiles of the Environmental Working Group said. Sun Continues Progress Towards Emissions Goal, Furthers Its
Commitment to Eco-Responsibility

SANTA CLARA, Calif.com/aboutsun /environment/promotions.

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USW cited other states where PFOA water pollution already exists at DuPont
facilities, including in Circleville, OH. We've found that almost everyone is exposed to
this chemical, including unborn babies. Climate Leaders partners set a corporate-wide greenhouse gas
reduction goal and then inventory their emissions to measure progress.
For more information on Sun's Eco -Responsibility products, visit:
http://www.

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It's also the basic premise
of our right to know laws in California. By
reporting inventory data to the EPA, partners create a lasting record of their
accomplishments.
Today's announcement also builds upon Sun's continued effort to address
global environmental concerns by delivering innovative and "eco-responsible"
products to market, assisting customers in addressing energy and environmental
issues.