In September, Mayor John Tory suggested privatizing publicly owned Toronto Hydro as a way to raise the money we desperately need to build and renew important public infrastructure. Every environmentalist should be alarmed by this development.

TEA's Executive Director Franz Hartmann talks to NOW Magazine about cancelled wind power projects in the province of Ontario.

TEA held a unique forum bringing together grassroots leaders to talk about engaging people on climate change. The participants represented communities across Toronto, and worked on a range of issues including poverty reduction, emergency preparedness, housing, settlement services and more.

TEA is quoted in response to Ontario's cancelled renewable energy plans.

The just announced Provincial plan to scrap $3.8 billion in renewable energy projects is supposedly aimed at saving ratepayers about $2.45 per month. If the Minister of Energy were really serious about keeping our hydro bills in check, he should focus on what is happening with the nuclear refurbishment at Darlington.

The City has launched an online survey (open until Oct. 4th) to hear public feedback on a plan to license Toronto landlords of rental apartment buildings.

TEA's executive director Franz Hartmann wrote an opinion piece about Toronto's summer heat in Now Magazine.

On September 9th TEA appeared before the City of Toronto Parks and Environment Committee to talk about the recent heat waves that have been affecting the city. We talked about the need ensure the safety of the city’s residents and green spaces in the face of a changing climate.

This summer, Toronto has been under a spell of heat, haze and humidity. We’re only 9 weeks into the summer, and we’ve already had 12 heat warnings and 7 extended heat warnings declared for the city.