…emissions factors from Canada’s National Inventory Report, 0.001899 tCO2eq/m3 of natural gas and 0.00002 tCO2eq/kWh for 2017, respectively. Transportation emissions are calculated from gasoline and diesel fuel sales The fuel…
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Financing the 21st century: How to follow the money in a low-carbon economy
In the lead up to the GLOBE Capital leadership summit, CEO Mike Gerbis reflects on the challenges and opportunities for investors in today’s low-carbon economy. For two decades Mike has…
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…
TAF receives $40 million for GTHA climate solutions
June 27, 2019 Climate action received a large helping hand today, as the Government of Canada announced a $40 million contribution to The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) to support low-carbon solutions…
TAF statement on federal budget 2024: Ensuring affordable housing includes efficiency
Toronto, ON — Julia Langer, CEO, The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) made the following statement addressing urban climate action in Canada’s 2024 budget announcement: “Today’s budget featured significant investments focused on…
Secret weapon against climate change: Cities
…to Council, served on its inaugural board, and was its staff director for nine years. Over the past 30 years, I’ve led various Canadian and international efforts to reduce greenhouse…
New Pembina research suggests how to put the brakes on rising freight emissions
…supply chain – often originating across the world – before it ends up in our hands (or mouths). Most of us rarely think about the path that goods take before…
Fugitive methane emissions in Ontario are double the reported rate
…is currently reported in the National Inventory Report (NIR). Although Environment and Climate Change Canada’s most recent NIR acknowledges that potential under-estimation of methane emissions is a real issue and…
Microtransit key to reducing climate pollution from cars
…is one of the world’s largest urban innovation hubs. MaRS supports promising young ventures that are tackling key challenges in the health, cleantech, finance & commerce, as well as work…
Reality check: Latest data reveals 5.2% increase in carbon emissions in the GTHA
The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) today published data that reveals the sources and size of carbon emissions in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). This year’s regional emissions inventory provides…
EV Station Fund will support priority EV charging in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
TORONTO – The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) today launched the “EV Station Fund” to support installation of up to 294 charging stations across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). Applicants…
Hybrid heat pumps can be a stopgap to an electric future
…systems reduced the natural gas for space heating by 51-74%. Slight utility savings may be possible today, but net utility savings (due to carbon pricing) is generally expected starting 2024/2025. …