…health benefits of strong climate action, with the goal of increasing public support for such action. Over a decade ago, the World Health Organization identified climate change as “the defining…
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Deep Retrofit Diary: Construction Begins
…heat pump townhouses is an interesting real-world example of the notorious “rebound effect” — the increase in energy consumption that is sometimes seen with the introduction of high-efficiency equipment. Communication…
FCM CEO explains how municipalities are leading climate solutions
…we failed. For me, that nervous energy all but disappeared when more than 600 mayors and councillors from around the world met at Paris City Hall for the Climate Summit…
Cities can’t lead from behind: TAF reviews Ontario climate plan
…realization. Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, National Inventory Report 1990-2014: Greenhouse Gas Sources and Sinks in Canada, Part 3, Table A11-12, (2016), p.55 For instance, the plan relies on…
Public support growing for investment in transportation infrastructure
…are now more likely to support a political leader who brought in new funding sources for transportation improvements. Today Move the GTHA, a group of organizations calling for increased transportation…
Province makes historic $17 Million Atmospheric Fund contribution
Toronto, ON — The Ontario government announced a historic $17 million investment to expand the Toronto Atmospheric Fund (TAF) endowment in the provincial Budget tabled today. TAF is a globally-recognized…
Toronto renews climate leadership with unanimous TransformTO vote; collaboration key for plan’s success
TORONTO, ON – The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) welcomes today’s unanimous adoption of the TransformTO climate strategy by Toronto City Council, and looks forward to working with the City and stakeholders…
In a wave of ambitious new climate pledges, GTHA emissions continue to rise
TORONTO, December 13, 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…
Carbon emissions increased in all regions of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
TORONTO, November 15, 2022 — The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) today published the latest sources and amounts of carbon emissions in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). This year’s regional…
Burlington to offer interest-free loans to 20 residents for heat pumps
BURLINGTON TODAY – TAF’s Amanda Burns provides a deputation at Burlington Council, supporting interest-free loans to install an air-source heat pump. classic-editor…
Scenarios for a Net-Zero Electricity System in Ontario
…it is to ramp up natural gas. Ontario can reduce emissions to 85% below projected levels by 2035, while keeping wholesale electricity rates on par with today’s prices. Existing gas…
TAF’s EV Station Fund supports priority EV charging in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
TORONTO – The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) today joined Parliamentary Secretary Julie Dabrusin at Beach United Church to announce the official reopening of TAF’s “EV Station Fund.” The fund will support…