Comments on framework for Clean Electricity Regulation8/2022 - TAF submitted this letter strongly supporting the Clean Electricity Regulation and the key design features outlined in the framework. We…
TAF News: August 20228/2022 - It's now or never for clean electricity in Canada. Plus, new investment in magnet recycling.
It’s now or never for clean electricity in Canada 8/2022 - Electricity is the fourth largest source of emissions in Canada, and the electricity demand is growing as we electrify buildings and transportation. The Clean Electricity Regulation is key to making Canada’s electricity supply net-zero by 2035. The federal government recently requested input from stakeholders on a proposed frame of one of Canada’s most critical climate policies, the Clean Electricity Regulation.
Clean fuel regulations won’t reduce emissions as needed – what’s next?7/2022 - After six years of work, it would be easy for climate advocates to feel frustrated about the missed opportunity of the Clean Fuel Regulations. But the regulations were just one opportunity to decarbonize. Get involved by urging government to follow through on two other upcoming federal policies to decarbonize transportation.
Fugitive methane emissions in Ontario are double the reported rate5/2022 - There is growing consensus that ‘fugitive methane’ (gas leakage that occurs during the extraction and transmission of fossil fuels) is drastically underestimated -- but by how much? A new TAF report provides updated guidelines to account for the full life cycle emissions of natural gas, badly needed as we face crucial infrastructure decisions in Ontario.
Submission on Sustainable New Communities Program for Brampton4/2022 - TAF submitted this letter in support of City of Brampton’s Sustainable New Communities Program. We strongly recommend Council implement these…
For 2 years, climate resources shifted in COVID-19. Now, cities like Hamilton look to get on track4/2022 - CBC HAMILTON - In Hamilton, groups like EH and Hamilton 350 say that over the past two years, the city has fallen behind on its plans to combat climate change — and it's time to get on track
Ontario Election 2022: Key climate action priorities4/2022 - Ontario election is just 6 weeks away - ample time to influence the parties’ climate action platforms. Get tools and inspiration on what to ask the candidates.
How Ontario’s proposed clean energy program will actually increase carbon3/2022 - Ontario's proposed clean energy credit system may sound like a high-impact climate action, but it won’t lead to cleaner electricity. How can clean energy credits increase carbon pollution? Find out
Three key climate measures for Toronto’s 2022 budget2/2022 - Council will vote on the City Budget this Thursday: what do we want to see most? To continue its role as a climate leader, Toronto needs to shift to implementation in top three climate priority areas: Climate Lens Policy, electrification of public bus fleets, and green development standards.
Have your say: Pickering invites public to help shape the future of sustainable development1/2022 - TORONTO STAR - The city is developing a new set of standards to help shape new development and redevelopment in Pickering
Toronto just passed a host of new climate policies to support a net zero future12/2021 - The Atmospheric Fund commends the City of Toronto on the new net zero by 2040 target and climate plan adopted by council this week, which includes a suite of actions and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the building and transportation sectors
