Tag Archives: air pollution

Saving money and driving less: a TAF grant project shows it’s possible

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Ian Klesmer

What would you say to an idea that could help tackle urban congestion, cut greenhouse gases, save drivers hundreds of dollars a year, and wouldn’t involve spending a dime on new infrastructure? Summerhill Impact, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to engaging … Continue reading →






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Toronto’s taxis turn green

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Bryan Purcell

Transportation — mainly cars and trucks — accounts for about 40% of Toronto’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, along with a whopping 80% of the city’s health damaging air pollutant emissions. It’s also the one area where Toronto has failed to … Continue reading →






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Good transit systems are key to sustainability

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Victoria Foote

In the immediate aftermath of the provincial election, Move the GTHA wrote an open letter to Premier Kathleen Wynne. As a group, we wanted to extend our congratulations to the Premier for her party’s victory and for the support that … Continue reading →






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The price of doing nothing

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Victoria Foote

How often have we heard how expensive it is to meaningfully invest in more and better public transit? And then there are the additional costs associated with infrastructure that would support more active lifestyles – bike lanes and walkways for … Continue reading →






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New report on connection between air pollution and health

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Mary Pickering

A recently released report from Toronto Public Health shows air pollution is linked to 1,300 premature deaths and 3,550 hospitalizations each year in Toronto. According to Path to Healthier Air: Toronto Air Pollution Burden of Illness Update, emissions from cars … Continue reading →






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