RCEN e-Bulletin — 14 April 2010

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April 14th, 2010

April 22 is Earth Day – Join an Event near You!

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day by getting together with friends, family and co-workers. Mark the occasion by participating in one of the many events being organized by environmental groups across the country! Here’s how you can find one:
Remember that you can also add your own event for free. Happy Earth Day!

Caucus Elections: Take an Active Role in Leading Your Caucus

Attention all RCEN members! Steering Committee elections are now underway for 10 of our national caucuses. This is your chance to take an active role in shaping your caucus' activities and making decisions that will directly benefit your peers and ultimately, the success of our Network. Any member of the RCEN can apply from now until April 27th. More…

Download our International Year of Biodiversity Tool Kit

A practical resource for both organizations and individuals, the IYB Tool Kit features: tips on how to get involved locally for biodiversity protection; accessible information about the Convention on Biological Diversity; presentations on the Green Wave and more. Download the IYB Tool Kit

Biodiversity Hotspot #6: Oceanic Road Kill

Killer whales are found in oceans all over the world, from arctic to tropical waters. They live in pods of 40-50 individuals, can live to be 50-80yrs old and have no natural predators. They are also intelligent and deadly hunters. Yet somehow the whales, also know as orcas, find themselves on the Species at Risk Act list. How is this happening? More…

This Week's Headlines

Calls for Participation
David Suzuki Foundation asks Canadians: What's inside your cosmetics?

Comment on Proposed Passenger Automobile and Light Truck Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations

Announcements
Environment Canada Report on Plans and Priorities for 2010-2011

Natural Step Canada’s Sustainability for Leaders Course

Nominate Yourself for a Speaking Role at the UN General Assembly

Delegate Selection - Policy Dialogue on the Way Forward on Climate Change Internationally

Action Alerts
Climate Action Network – G8/G20 Campaign Mobilization is Underway

Green Communities Canada – Keep the ecoENERGY Retrofit Program Alive

Resources
New issue of the Philanthropist now available

Events
17th Annual International Conference on the St. Lawrence River / Great Lakes Ecosystem

Participate in Healthy Schools Day in Canada on April 26th

Employment
NL Environment Network - Executive Director

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