TAF & BEIC Response to Green Button Regulatory Proposal1/2018 - In collaboration with BEIC, TAF provided feedback to the provincial government related to the implementation of the Green Button Program…
TAF comments on the Federal Clean Fuel Standard Framework1/2018 - TAF responded to the Federal Clean Fuel Standard Framework consultation, an initiative under the Pan-Canadian Climate Framework. A main concern…
TAF Response to the Food & Organic Waste Framework1/2018 - The Ontario government plans to initiate a ban on organic waste disposal in landfills in 2022. TAF provided feedback to…
Roundtable Report The Power of Procurement1/2018 - Under the Pan-Canadian Framework for Clean Growth and Climate Change, the federal government committed to “modernize procurement practices, adopt clean…
Joint Response to Greater Golden Horseshoe Transportation Plan1/2018 - Since transportation is the largest contributor to Ontario’s carbon emissions, it is important that the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH) Transportation…
TAF Environmental Defence Response to Condominium Act Regulatory Proposals1/2018 - Considering this rapid rise in condominiums in Ontario, electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in condominiums is essential to support consumer…
Best bang for our climate bucks: Looking beyond cost per tonne1/2018 - Would anyone ditch all fruits and vegetables and switch to a carbs-only diet because it's the cheapest? Obviously not. Likewise, governments shouldn't solely focus on cost per tonne of emissions reduced when it comes to investing public dollars in climate action. A nuanced approach is what we need.
CBC Here and Now: Ontario’s new ethanol plan is one step towards reducing transportation emissions12/2017 - As part of its efforts to increase fuel efficiency and lower carbon emissions from transportation, the Province of Ontario plans to double the amount of ethanol in gasoline by 2020. On CBC's Here and Now, The Atmospheric Fund CEO Julia Langer explains why this policy change could turn out to be a useful step in tackling Ontario's emissions and help achieve our TransformTO climate goals.
No buildings left behind: A near-zero emissions future for Canada’s existing buildings10/2017 - Canada has to include existing buildings in its transition to a low-carbon future. Research from The Atmospheric Fund and the Pembina Institute outlines a comprehensive national strategy to make our existing building stock energy efficient.
Joint Submission Strengthening the Ontario Building Code9/2017 - Strengthening the Ontario Building Code is a critical tool for the transition to a cleaner economy and an effective way…
Policy Options: Governments need to act on energy-efficient buildings shift9/2017 - The shift to ultra-energy-efficient and low-carbon homes and buildings will help Canada reach its 2030 climate target under the Paris Agreement as well as its longer-term decarbonization goals. It will also reduce energy costs for Canadians, TAF CEO Julia Langer and Pembina Institute's Director of Buildings and Urban Solutions Karen Tam Wu emphasize in their submission to Policy Options.
Hill Times Op-Ed: Shift to low-carbon buildings requires all governments to step up8/2017 - A framework first ministers agreed to last year provided the ambition, and now we need to see action and accountability, TAF ally Pembina Institute points out in its op-ed for the Hill Times.