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
Hydro rate hikes, widespread toll roads, free transit part of Toronto’s ‘aggressive’ plan for fighting climate change12/2021 - TORONTO STAR - “We cannot afford to delay climate action for further planning. We urge Toronto Hydro and the city to ensure implementation of the climate plan beginning immediately, including quick-start actions around LED street lighting, EV charging and development of a large-scale solar and storage program,” TAF's Bryan Purcell.
TAF congratulates the City of Toronto for setting ambitious net-zero by 2040 target11/2021 - Toronto City Council approved the Toronto Green Standard Version 4 to regulate new building performance and the Net Zero Existing Building Strategy to accelerate building retrofits, putting the City on a solid path to a net zero future.
2021 Federal Building Policy Recommendations11/2021 - TAF congratulated the Federal Government on a successful election campaign and submitted recommendations to support the government in advancing Canada’s…
Ontario’s energy regulator is blocking efforts that could slash natural gas emissions10/2021 - TORONTO STAR - Ontario needs to conserve natural gas to reduce emissions, but the regulatory process is taking years we cannot afford. Find out why no one is talking about this.
