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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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Energy Saving Solutions Needed

June 30, 2005

For immediate release
June 30, 2005

Energy Saving Solutions Needed as Electricity Use and Smog Reach All-Time Highs

TORONTO – The Clean Air Partnership is helping people reduce their energy consumption with energy saving solutions, said Eva Ligeti, Executive Director of the Clean Air Partnership.

Electricity demand reached all-time highs and the GTA set a new smog record this week. On hot days electricity use increases and produces more smog.

There are many ways to reduce electricity use and smog on hot days without sacrificing comfort and style. Some things to consider:

Turn the air conditioning off when you leave the house, and on when you return.
Close blinds, shades and drapes during the hottest part of the day.
Heat-generating items work against your air conditioner – turn them off or avoid using them during peak periods.
Place your air conditioner on the outside wall that gets the most shade.
Think long-term! Plant a leafy shade tree in front of windows that get lots of sun.

“I think many people would be surprised by the variety of ways we can reduce our electricity use, and how simple it can be,” said Ligeti.

The 4th edition of the Clean Air and Environment Guide, produced by the Clean Air Partnership, offers a wide range of energy saving solutions and ideas, such as reducing vehicle idling, using energy efficient light bulbs, installing programmable thermostats, purchasing energy efficient electronics, appliances and cars, and encouraging the development of renewable energy.

We’ve had 30 smog days this year--a new all-time record--and we are only halfway through the smog season. The previous record of 27 was set in 2002.

Smog in Ontario will result in almost 5,800 premature deaths this year and cost the province almost a billion dollars, according to the latest report from the Ontario Medical Association (OMA).

The Clean Air Partnership is a charitable organization that works in partnership to promote and coordinate improvements to local air quality.

Contact:
Eva Ligeti
Clean Air Partnership