TORONTO |  Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, traditional territories of the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat peoples (July 2, 2026) - The heat wave that has descended on the Toronto area underscores the importance of protecting communities from extreme heat while also cutting emissions and fossil fuels.

TORONTO |  Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, traditional territories of the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat – As extreme heat becomes more frequent, severe, and deadly, a coalition of doctors, tenants, seniors, environmentalists, community service providers, and legal experts is calling for the City of Toronto to advance important work towards a maximum temperature bylaw for renters. 

Toronto, the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and the traditional territory of the Chippewa, Huron-Wendat, and Haudenosaunee peoples (June 4, 2026) - FIFA has made a short-sighted and environmentally harmful decision to block fans from bringing their own reusable water bottles to games.

Toronto, the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and the traditional territory of the Chippewa, Huron-Wendat, and Haudenosaunee peoples (March 30, 2026) - Today, Premier Ford’s government announced another bill aiming to slash green building standards across Ontario.

Toronto, the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and the traditional territory of the Chippewa, Huron-Wendat, and Haudenosaunee peoples (March 3) — This summer, Toronto will host six FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches at BMO Field, and nearly a month of screening parties and celebrations at the Fan Festival nearby at Fort York.

Hundreds of thousands of visitors will enjoy food, drinks, and sports over the multi-week tournament. These events could help launch a new chapter of zero waste events in Toronto - or they could leave mountains of single-use garbage. 

Toronto, the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and the traditional territory of the Chippewa, Huron-Wendat, and Haudenosaunee peoples (November 28) — Today, the City of Toronto released the draft of their 5-Year climate action plan. [1] The new plan does not include building performance standards, the most significant policy tool within the City’s powers to cut emissions, leaving no pathway to meet the City’s climate targets.

Almost 60% of emissions from Toronto come from heating buildings with gas.

October 23, 2025 (Toronto) - Today, the Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA) released polling fielded by Abacus Data showing strong support across the City of Toronto for local green building requirements.

Groups call on government to work with beverage companies to expand deposit-return program.