Budget 2023 is a commitment to a clean electricity system3/2023 - budget is a significant commitment to decarbonizing our electricity system and competing with cleantech manufacturing and industry abroad. However, it supports manufacturing and export of clean technology more than it reduces emissions in Canada.
Canada’s electric vehicle sales targets will reduce air pollution and create at least $90 billion in health benefits3/2023 - New analysis by TAF indicates that Canada’s proposed federal zero-emission vehicles sales regulation will result in over $90 billion in health benefits for Canadians over the next 25 years, including up to 11,000 avoided premature deaths.
Statement from The Atmospheric Fund on Canada’s electric vehicle sales targets12/2022 - Julia Langer, CEO, responds to Environment and Climate Change Canada’s announcement of a new federal zero-emission vehicles regulation.
New research: Ontario has affordable options to meet growing electricity demand without ramping up fossil fuels11/2022 - A new report by Power Advisory demonstrates that Ontario can meet its rising electricity demands with reliable, affordable energy solutions that are aligned with the global transition to net-zero carbon emissions.
Carbon emissions increased in all regions of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area11/2022 - Carbon emissions in the GTHA increased by 2.2 million tonnes, or 4.5% in 2021, climbing swiftly towards pre-pandemic levels. The overall flatlining trend reflects little progress since 2015.
Reality check: Latest data reveals 5.2% increase in carbon emissions in the GTHA3/2021 - The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) today published data that reveals the sources and size of carbon emissions in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA)
Harnessing the potential of Hamilton industry’s waste heat2/2021 - HAMILTON SPECTATOR - During the past two years, the Chamber partnered with The Atmospheric Fund and McMaster University’s W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology, Hamilton Community Energy Inc., and others, to conduct research on the potential to capture waste heat at Hamilton’s Bayfront Industrial Area.
Canada’s municipalities push for health-based climate action1/2021 - THE LANCET - Canada’s cities are leading the efforts to stem the harmful effects of the climate emergency on human health.
What does Canada’s new $15 billion plan mean for urban climate action?12/2020 - Canada’s new climate plan is historic because it is the first to follow the science and chart a clear path to the 2030 target.
How to trigger a net-zero building wave11/2020 - CORPORATE KNIGHTS - Roundtable makes business case for deep retrofits and net-zero new builds
Under the hood of Environmental Insights Explorer’s latest transportation emissions release11/2020 - MEDIUM - EIE is a free online platform developed by analyzing Google’s comprehensive global mapping data together with standard GHG emission factors to help cities measure, plan, and track efforts in their climate action plans.
California just voted down stricter gig economy rules. Now, Toronto advocates are asking: do app companies have too much power?11/2020 - TORONTO STAR - TAF's Juan Sotes comments on the carbon impact of rideshare programs in Toronto.
