The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) is bringing the power of chemistry to GLOBE 2010, the largest and longest-running international conference and tradeshow dedicated to the business of the environment. This year's event will be held in Vancouver, Canada, from March 23-26, 2010. As a platinum-level sponsor and a company committed to connecting chemistry with the principles of sustainability, Dow will be showcasing a suite of smart solutions, new innovations, operational best practices, partnerships and expertise.

Dow's solutions for today and innovations for tomorrow include technologies and advanced materials aimed at solving some of the world's most pressing challenges, from energy and climate change to water, food, health, housing and infrastructure. Representatives from Dow's corporate headquarters and Dow Canada, along with a number of Dow businesses will be on hand, including Dow Building Solutions, Dow Oil & Gas, and Dow Basic Plastics. Dow's booth will also feature solutions from Dow AgroSciences, Dow Water & Process Solutions, and Dow Performance Fluids.

Panel Discussions
Dow also will be contributing to the conference by sharing the Company's considerable expertise and leadership in businesses practices and partnerships that fuel innovation.

On Thursday, March 25, from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m., Dow Canada vice president Joe Deutscher will join a panel discussion on the topic of "Water Efficiency: Managing a Valuable Resource." In his role as a site leader, Deutscher will provide GLOBE audiences examples of how Dow is leading the charge in helping to address the global water crisis by setting the standard for sustainable water use and management.

Also on Thursday, March 25, from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m., Dow Oil & Gas expert Ajay Badhwar will discuss "Carbon Capture and Storage: Update on Innovation." Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology is a critical component in the battle to slow stop and reverse the growth of CO2 emissions. CCS is considered by many to be the most important technology challenge for the future of energy and is a key competency of The Dow Chemical Company. Badhwar will share with GLOBE audiences Dow's global leadership efforts in CCS and the company's innovative solutions and partnerships for carbon capture.

Both panel sessions will be held at the Meeting Room Level, Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre, East Building.

Members of the media interested in learning more about Dow's participation at GLOBE and sustainable products and solutions are invited to visit Dow's trade floor booth #601 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, East Building or contact GolinHarris to schedule a briefing. All members of the media and technical support personnel must be pre-accredited to gain access to GLOBE 2010 events. Information on media registration for the event is available at the GLOBE website: http://www.globe2010.com/media.aspx.

For more information on the GLOBE 2010 agenda visit http://www.globe2010.com.

To learn more about Dow's 2015 Sustainability Goals or to track the company's progress visit: http://www.dow.com/commitments/sustain.htm.

About The Dow Chemical Company
Dow combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element" to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company connects chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help address many of the world's most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, renewable energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity. Dow's diversified industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 160 countries and in high growth sectors such as electronics, water, energy, coatings and agriculture. In 2009, Dow had annual sales of $45 billion and employed approximately 52,000 people worldwide. The Company's more than 5,000 products are manufactured at 214 sites in 37 countries across the globe. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com.

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With annual sales of $54 billion and 46,000 employees worldwide, Dow is a diversified chemical company that combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element" to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. The Company delivers a broad range of products and services to customers in around 160 countries, connecting chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help provide everything from fresh water, food and pharmaceuticals to paints, packaging and personal care products. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted.