News

Pandemic lessons could have slowed changes in Earth’s atmospheric systems; global emissions on the rise

11/2023 - THE POINTER - Global and local Peel Region perspectives on carbon reduction, with interviews with Julia Langer and Bryan Purcell.

Hamilton’s per-person carbon emissions are double other regions in the GTHA

11/2023 - GLOBAL NEWS - Interview with Ekaterina Tzekova on Hamilton's increasing carbon emissions and strategies for decarbonization.

GTHA Emissions Rise 8%, Gas Plant Pollution Up 56% in Two Years, Despite Clean, Affordable Alternatives

11/2023 - THE ENERGY MIX - Mitchell Beer interviews Julia Langer and Bryan Purcell about GTHA emissions increase and where to find hope in the wins.

Hamilton’s per-person carbon emissions worst in the GTA

11/2023 - HAMILTON SPECTATOR - Matthew Van Dongen interviews Ekaterina Tzekova on Hamilton's profile in the GTHA carbon emissions inventory.

‘If you’re stuck in a hole, stop digging’: Emissions from natural gas generation in the Toronto-area cancel out reductions elsewhere

11/2023 - TORONTO STAR - Marco Oved interviews TAF staff about the increasing carbon intensity of the electricity grid and how it's impacting cities' ability to achieve climate targets.

‘Solutions are right in front of us.’ Rising GTHA carbon emissions show need to halt all new fossil fuel infrastructure

11/2023 - Carbon emissions in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) increased by 4 million tonnes, or 8% in 2022, the sharpest increase since 2015, the Atmospheric Fund (TAF) reported today.

How not to be discouraged by this year’s carbon emissions inventory

11/2023 - There is growing interest across the GTHA in adopting key climate mitigation technologies, and the best news is that they’re now all more cost effective than the fossil fuels. 

TAF Newsletter: November 2023

11/2023 - This edition includes an up-to-date primer on existing building standards, pre-registration for the upcoming carbon emissions inventory webinar, an open procurement call for innovative low-carbon construction, and more.

A new building policy approach that’s working

11/2023 - Existing building performance has been historically challenging to regulate, but that’s changing with the recent proliferation of mandatory building performance standards (BPS) across North America.

Ford government ignores clean energy transition, expands existing gas plants to produce more electricity

10/2023 - THE POINTER - Director of Clean Energy Aakash Harpalani comments on increasing electricity emissions due to natural gas generation.

TAF Newsletter: October 2023

10/2023 - This edition includes climate policy wins in Toronto, our streamlined new webpage to help building owners get started on retrofits, and effective green energy advocacy from Thorold, Ontario.

Le secteur des transports de passagers bientôt 100 % électrique à Toronto?

9/2023 - CBC RADIO-CANADA - Les taxis, Uber et autres véhicules privés avec chauffeur émettent 4 à 6 % des gaz à effet de serre produits par le secteur des transports à Toronto, selon la Ville.