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Hamilton still tops per-person carbon emissions in GTA despite pandemic slowdown

12/2021 - THE HAMILTON SPECTATOR - The latest carbon-tracking study from the Atmospheric Fund found emissions in the GTA and Hamilton fell 13 per cent in 2020 as a direct result of a “historic reduction” in vehicle use and industrial output due to COVID-19.

In a wave of ambitious new climate pledges, GTHA emissions continue to rise

12/2021 - The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) today published the sources and amounts of carbon emissions in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). This year’s regional inventory includes two years of data (2019 and 2020) and provides the first look at emissions since the global pandemic.

Toronto environmentalists demand action as UN climate conference begins

11/2021 - CBC - "The state of play is that we're kind of flat-lining when we actually need to be steeply declining our emissions," says TAF CEO Julia Langer.

How To Heat Your Home Without Heating The Planet

11/2021 - CHATELAINE - CEO Julia Langer discusses practical and inspiring reasons to make the switch to heat pumps. "It's not that complicated - you don’t need fossil fuels to heat your home."

Major investments needed to curb staggering emissions from cities

11/2021 - THE WEATHER NETWORK - TAF CEO Julia Langer uses lessons from COP26 to focus on implementation - including the critical role of investment in cities.

Putting out the fire: How to cleanly heat a cold country that’s hooked on natural gas

11/2021 - CORPORATE KNIGHTS - Without strong policy signals, utilities continue to invest millions annually in expanding and renewing gas distribution infrastructure, compounding the risk of stranded assets and financial disruptions.

TAF congratulates the City of Toronto for setting ambitious net-zero by 2040 target

11/2021 - Toronto City Council approved the Toronto Green Standard Version 4 to regulate new building performance and the Net Zero Existing Building Strategy to accelerate building retrofits, putting the City on a solid path to a net zero future.

Sale of TAF’s kickstart investment catalyzes new capital for renewable gas projects

10/2021 - Starwood Capital’s recent investment in BerQ RNG demonstrates that the renewable gas market is gaining momentum and attracting significant capital.

New expanded partnership between The Atmospheric Fund and Toronto Community Housing will accelerate energy retrofits and carbon reduction

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TAF congratulates the City of Toronto on passing two landmark low-carbon building policies

7/2021 - Toronto City Council approved the Toronto Green Standard Version 4 to regulate new building performance and the Net Zero Existing Building Strategy to accelerate building retrofits, putting the City on a solid path to a net zero future.

‘Increase in mortality’: Troubling new numbers in Burlington climate change emergency

4/2021 - INSIDE HALTON - Halton is not on track to reach its 2030 and 2050 climate targets. In fact, emissions actually increased seven per cent year-over-year, according to TAF's latest carbon emissions inventory of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area.

New data reveals the extent of the region’s climate pollution

12/2019 - December 16: TAF has today published data that reveals the carbon emissions emitted in the GTHA. This data shows more needs to be done, and quickly, if governments are to meet their climate commitments.

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