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The Pembina Institute is a national sustainable energy think tank that will celebrate its 25^th Anniversary in 2010.

Reporting to the Pembina Institute's Director of Fund Development, this is an excellent learning and mentorship opportunity for a new fundraising professional to gain hands-on experience and direct exposure to almost every aspect of fundraising operations within a highly collaborative, productive, non-hierarchical and results-oriented organization.

The approximate start date for this full-time position is March 2, 2009.

Evergreen Common Grounds is now accepting applications for two grant programs supporting community environmental restoration projects.

Mark your calendar! The 2009 deadline for both The Home Depot-Evergreen Rebuilding Nature Grant and the Unilever-Evergreen Aquatic Stewardship and Conservation Grant is:

February 6, 2009

The Home Depot-Evergreen Rebuilding Nature Grant 2009 provides grants of $1,000, $3,000 or $8,000 - plus $2,000 in Home Depot gift cards - to cover the costs of expenses for tools and building, planting native plants and trees and more as part of urban environmental stewardship projects in Canada.

The Unilever-Evergreen Aquatic Stewardship and Conservation Grant Program 2009 provides funding of between $3,500 and $10,000 to support small-scale, community-driven, education and restoration projects that increase public awareness of sustainable water use and the importance of aquatic features, while providing meaningful opportunities for community involvement.

The Pembina Institute is seeking a bright and resourceful individual with experience in the electricity sector and the environment who is committed to helping Canada and Alberta to transition towards a sustainable energy future.

The successful candidate will work with the rest of Pembina's Alberta Energy Solutions staff and staff working in the National Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy program area, and will report to the Director of the Alberta Energy Solutions Program. 

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The Pembina Institute is seeking a bright and resourceful individual with experience in energy resource management and the environment who is committed to helping Canada and Alberta to transition towards a sustainable energy future.  As the successful candidate, you will work with the rest of Pembina's Oil Sands Program and Alberta Energy Solutions team, and will report to the Director of the Oil Sands program.

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Got a great environmental idea? Aged 16-30?

Apply for a Youth Environmental Stewardship (YES) Grant!

The deadline for 2009 Youth Environmental Stewardship (YES) Grant Applications is January 21, 2009. YES Grants provide youth between the ages of 16-30 with up to $5,000 in funding for community-oriented environmental projects in Alberta.

YES Grant Information: http://www.albertaecotrust.com/yes/

Canadian Environmental Network

Network News — December 17^th, 2008

NGOs Urging Strong Precautionary Approach for Bisphenol A

In a Consolidated NGO Report submitted today, health and environmental NGOs are urging the Government of Canada to go further than banning baby bottles containing Bisphenol A (BPA).

Participants in the RCEN-coordinated Chemicals Management Plan’s Capacity Building Project are calling on the Government to take a strong precautionary risk management approach toward the elimination of the use of BPA. The groups are drawing attention to research that found BPA can accumulate in the womb, exposing the foetus to levels five times higher than maternal levels.

Please read this week’s Action Alert for details on how your organization can support this submission.

Happy Holidays!

Please note that the next edition of the e-Bulletin will be published on January 7th, 2009. Until then, the RCEN wishes everyone a happy holiday season!

25 years of comfort and low utility bills in Edmonton

By Garry and Cheryl Atchison

In 1983 Garry and Cheryl Atchison created an energy efficient/passive solar/partially earth-sheltered home in our climate - on a budget. Solar homes do not have to be big or expensive. Come hear the human practical side of living in a solar/energy efficient house in Edmonton. Their well thought out design has withstood the test of time.

How did they do it? What would they do differently? How is it to live in a solar house?

Canadians Unite to Demand a Real Deal at UN Climate Negotiations in Poland

Monday, December 1, 2008

Ottawa – On December 7, 2008, thousands will gather in communities across Canada to call for action to stop climate chaos. People across the country will urge Canada to show leadership by committing to deep emissions reductions at UN climate talks.

The Global Day of Action on Climate Change takes place as the world gathers in Poznan, Poland to begin the next round of global climate negotiations.