Clean Air Partnership

recent reports

  • Adapting to Climate Change in Ontario: Towards the Design and Implementation of a Strategy and Action Plan
    November 25, 2009

    The Ontario Ministry of the Environment has released a report titled Adapting to Climate Change in Ontario: Towards the Design and Implementation of a Strategy and Action Plan, authored by Ontario’s Expert Panel on Climate Change Adaptation.  The report lists a broad range of recommendations to help Ontario understand climate change impacts, reduce risks and take advantage of beneficial opportunities resulting from climate change.
     

  • Climate Change Adaptation Knowledge Needs Survey Report
    October 19, 2009

    This Report on the Needs Assessment Survey has been created by the Northern and Southern coordinators of the North South Climate Change Network (NSCCN). The Survey was distributed to 60 municipalities and, or organizations from both Northern and Southern Ontario.  A total of 24 of the selected groups responded to the survey.  The survey responses will serve to inform the Network and will provide participants with potential contacts and resources. Ongoing feedback from members will also be used to direct and evaluate network activities.  

  • Climate Change Adaptation in the City of Toronto: Lessons for Great Lakes Communities
    May 4, 2009

    Like other communities in the Great Lakes region, Toronto is undergoing significant changes in its climate. The city is becoming hotter, weather is becoming more variable, extreme weather is more common, and insect pests are multiplying as a result of warmer winters. Because of the millions of tonnes of greenhouse gases already released to the atmosphere, these changes will continue for the next century or more, even if we are successful in dramatically reducing emissions in the near future.

More reports

20/20: The Way to Clean Air EcoSchools Program in Action

January 20, 2010

Over 400 classrooms in the GTA participated in the 2008 -2009 EcoSchools program. Educators who returned their student’s conservation assignments to the Clean Air Partnership were automatically entered in contests for presentations from the Clean Air Champions by National or Olympic athletes, Scientists in the School Classroom Workshops and pizza lunches.     


Presentation Winners

St. Nicholas Catholic School - Toronto
St. Henry’s Catholic School - Toronto
St. John Catholic School - Oakville

 

Triathlete Isabelle Turcotte Baird at St. Henry’s C.S

 Henry’s C.S. Teacher Janice Rego (right) and Principal Donna Fahlenbock with Isabelle

 
Pizza Lunches Winners

Armadale Public School - Markham
Ashton Meadows Public School - Markham
Bishop Scalabrini Catholic School - Vaughan
Charlton Public School - Vaughan
Chris Hatfield School - Oakville
Calico Public School - Toronto
Cameron Public School - Toronto
Eastview Jr. Public School - Toronto
Eastview Public Public School - Oakville
Lady of Victory S.S. - Milton
St. Bonaventure Catholic School - Toronto
St. Lawrence Catholic School - Toronto
St. Mary Catholic School - Toronto
St. Stephen Catholic School – Vaughan
St. Rene Goupil Catholic School - Toronto
Williamson Road Public School - Toronto
Wismer Public School - Markham

 

An EcoSchools Poster and St. Rene Goupil’s eco-friendly artwork

Teacher Linda Hauck’s St. Rene Goupli classroom

 
Teachers Program Testimonies

“This program is terrific! The booklet was easy and interesting for students to understand. The ideas in the program blend with the grade 5 science curriculum, and was enjoyed by my whole class. Thank you.” St. Rene Goupil

“Great program. Students learned the importance of conserving energy and finding ways to reduce energy consumption.” Lord Roberts Junior Public Schools

“Thank you for this program! The class enjoyed it and learned important lessons.” Arbor Glen Public School

“…(T)he Planners were a useful teaching tool.” Ryerson Community School

“This activity worked well as a culminating activity for our Clean Air/ Energy Unit…” St. Jude’s Catholic School

“A worthwhile activity because it involves the family.” Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School

“Many Students now follow some of the energy saving tips, and we do in the class as well. I believe we have made a difference in energy consumption. Doing the booklet at home is highly beneficial for seeing results.” Lord Roberts Junior Public Schools

“Children enjoyed this event as part of our program (Earth Week) – valuable, enjoyable experience.” Wellwsworth Junior School