She/her. Communications Manager at @AtmosphericFund. Views are my own but hardly original (hence all the RTs).
Toronto, Ontario
Joined June 2015
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Julie Leach retweeted
New Report🚨 Ontario has affordable options to meet growing #electricity demand without ramping up #fossilfuels. Research identifies multiple pathways to a modern & reliable grid, but immediate planning & investments are critical. #ONpoli
Summary: taf.ca/publications/scenario… (1/5)
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Fossil fuel prices are increasing, clean energy costs are plummeting. Yet Ontario is procuring 1,500 MW of new natural gas plants? No one wants these polluting plants, and they will surely be scrapped. But it's not too late to change course: taf.ca/ontarios-next-gas-pla… #ONpoli
Julie Leach retweeted
City of #Vaughan's proposed design standards for new buildings is great for birds, but not so for the climate. Bird-friendly glazing on all buildings, but no mandatory #energyefficiency? City council should not let this fly. Vote is next week, take action: taf.ca/green-development-sta…
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New report on fugitive #methane demands a recount. Our updated guidelines reveal that methane emissions are more than double what is currently reported. Read the report and find out what this means for #climateaction in the real world on the blog: taf.ca/fugitive-methane-emis… #onpoli
Julie Leach retweeted
The next Ontario Government will be in power for half the time we have left to slash #climate-damaging emissions by 50%. Make an informed choice.
Environmental Questionnaire – #OntarioElection2022
🔗greenprosperity.ca/election
Julie Leach retweeted
Reaching Ontario's 2030 climate target depends on the next government taking strong action on buildings, transportation, and energy. Look for these key priorities in the party platforms before you head to the polls June 2. #onpoli #OntarioElection2022 taf.ca/ontario-election-2022…
Julie Leach retweeted
the new un report on climate solutions does not identify industry lobbying as a problem in its summary for policymakers or technical summary but the full report documents it over and over again 1/
Julie Leach retweeted
Can co-operation among Nordic countries on #RenewableElectricity be adapted and applied among Canada’s provinces? With @canadagrid, we study this question in our latest case study, authored by @smccarthy55 ⬇️
climateinstitute.ca/publicat…
#cdnpoli #polcan #electricity
Julie Leach retweeted
Electrify! Canada needs to transition our #electricity systems to #netzero by 2035, and this is a rare opportunity to participate! @environmentca is seeking input on actions to support a modern and climate resilient #electricity sector. Respond by April 15 canada.ca/en/environment-cli…
Julie Leach retweeted
Ontario’s proposed clean energy credit system sounds like high-impact climate action, but as it's designed it would actually INCREASE emissions from #electricity. Our new blog exposes the two fundamental flaws: taf.ca/how-ontarios-proposed… #ONpoli
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#Jobposting If you’re experienced leading strategy for a funding program, we want to hear from you. TAF is hiring a Senior Grants Manager to design, report and manage funding. Apply now: app.beapplied.com/apply/ifrn…
Julie Leach retweeted
🚨📢TAF’s $2 million EV Station Fund is now LIVE! We're supporting GTHA-wide #evcharging stations in the hardest places to find charging: on-street, apartment buildings, retail & more. Join the GTHA #EV charging revolution: ev.taf.ca (1/4)
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Are transportation emissions swinging back to pre-pandemic levels? Join a webinar to take a sneak peek at 2021 transportation data, key findings from the #GTHAemissions inventory, and discuss priority #GTHA climate policy opps. Register for webinar: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
Julie Leach retweeted
⚡We’re kicking off the new year with a big funding announcement next week! If your organization is interested in overcoming the barriers to #EV adoption, this is for you.
Sign up to hear first: taf.ca/signup/
#evcharging
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#Jobpost Are you interested in leading a funding initiative to spur bold climate innovation across the GTHA? TAF is #hiring a Senior Grants Manager to shape strategy, and guide our community grants program.
Learn more: app.beapplied.com/apply/ifrn…
Julie Leach retweeted
#TransformTO Net Zero Strategy goes to council this week, and here's why it matters. The data is showing #GTHAemissions on the rise - we can't delay in favour of future planning, implementation and funding is needed now. taf.ca/gtha-carbon-emissions…
Julie Leach retweeted
In a wave of new climate pledges, #GTHAemissions continue to rise. TAF’s new carbon emissions inventory (2019-2020) gives the facts about transportation emissions during pandemic– and recommendations for where we go next. Get the data: taf.ca/gtha-carbon-emissions…
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#TranformTO net zero strategy goes to committee tomorrow. This is a climate emergency - rapid acceleration of climate action and investment is needed, starting now. Read TAF's recommendations on the plan here: taf.ca/toronto-sets-ambitiou… #TOpoli
Julie Leach retweeted
Next week Mayor Tory & City Council vote on how much affordable housing has to be included in new building developments - a policy called "inclusionary zoning".
We want Council to vote for more affordable housing. Read our letter:
progresstoronto.ca/open-lett…
