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Benchmarking Active Transportation in Canadian Cities: Report Highlights
September 23, 2011
Highlights from a TCAT report released in 2010 comparing the performance of active transportation in Toronto against other cities in Canada, the United States and Europe using key indicators as benchmarks. This paper will be presented at the Walk 21 Conference in Vancouver, BC on October 4, 2011 and published in their proceedings.
Climate Change Adaptation and Health Equity Workshop Report
July 13, 2011
On May 24, 2011, Clean Air Partnership (CAP) and Toronto Public Health (TPH) jointly organized and hosted a Climate Change Adaptation and Health Equity workshop in order to initiate a broader discussion and subsequent action toward climate change adaptation and health equity. The workshop results will be of use to municipalities, NGO’s and other sectors who work with vulnerable populations.
Climate Change Adaptation and Health Equity Background Report
June 2, 2011

The Climate Change Adaptation and Health Equity Background Report explores information on climate change adaptation and health equity to ensure that Toronto’s adaptation efforts do not further widen the health inequality gap. This report focuses primarily on research that is relevant to a first-world, urban city.

Prepared For: Healthy Public Policy Team, Toronto Public Health

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January 20, 2010

The following is a list of easy-to-do actions you can immediately implement to prevent climate change.

At Home:

Set thermostat (for heating) down 1°C during the day and/or 2°C at night; set thermostat (for cooling) up 1°C during the day and/or 2°C at night
To keep the heat in (during winter), close window coverings each night and open for the daylight hours on sunny days; to keep the cool air in (during summer), close window coverings for the daylight hours on sunny days
Clean or replace your furnace filter regularly (e.g., every two months)
Use cold water instead of hot water every time you wash your clothes
Reduce the number of drying cycles by half (by hanging your clothes or making sure your dryer is full)
Keep all air vents and doors to unused rooms closed when your furnace or air conditioner is operating
Use your dishwasher only when full; use the energy saving or light wash cycle; or better yet select the air dry option
Turn off lights, computers, TVs and DVDs when not in use; to reduce “phantom” or “stand-by” power use, plug electrical items into a power bar and switch off
Close the fireplace damper or air-tight fireplace door after each use of your fireplace
Replace your standard light bulbs with energy efficient bulbs

On the Road:

Keep your tires properly inflated; check your tire pressure at least twice a month and add air when needed
Keep your engine properly tuned
Take your time speeding up and slowing down
Choose an energy-efficient vehicle; larger cars and engines often burn more fuel and cost more money to run
Limit the amount you idle your engine – it wastes gas and creates air pollution
Carpool – share a ride to work, school or to events
Use public transit – take the bus, streetcar, subway or GO Train
Walk and bike – use your legs for great exercise
Telework – work from home even once a month and make a difference
Trip chain – combine errands into one journey rather than making several separate car trips

Last Tip coming up….