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.
What the widespread use of outdoor heaters means for Toronto’s carbon footprint this winter11/2020 - CBC - TAF comments on the carbon impact of Toronto's propane patio heaters
TAF News: September 20209/2020 - Big Canadian moment for climate, heat pumps in Mississauga, Halton Official Plan Review
TAF News: August 20208/2020 - $2 billion needed for deep energy retrofits, Green Development Standards, and COVID impact on transportation emissions
Durham transit acquires funding for electric bus project6/2020 - OSHAWA EXPRESS - Durham transit is getting a funding boost from TAF for its electric bus project.