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**Closing coal power plants & the pandemic have had a larger emissions reduction impact BUT they're out of the city's control so were not counted towards scoring policy progress

A new review finds that Toronto is behind pace to meet its goal of 65% CO2 reduction by 2030. Lots of work ahead...but the authors note low/no CO2 transportation is leading the way.** We'd love to see more zero emissions city vehicles! $$ savings talk! journal-buildingscities.org/articles/10.53…

@lexharvs @TorontoStar ✋we know some people!

Any avid winter cyclists on here wanna chat for a @TorontoStar feature? Looking to speak about safety tips, the unexpected joys of biking in a snowstorm (is this a thing?), infrastructure challenges and generally how we could make Toronto more conducive to winter cycling.

Just posted a photo @ Little Portugal instagram.com/p/Cl3yw_kLSFB/…

Year 2 as an @OnLivingwage Certified Living Wage employer and we’re so excited to be connected to this incredible network of employers who share the same core value. A living wage for all!

Mourning today. A college student & cyclist was killed after being run over by a truck making an illegal right turn during yesterday's rush hour at Yonge & St Clair. They could have driven around the block. This happened instead. Patience (and infrastructure) saves lives.

@TheBikingLawyer @JohnTory @311Toronto @TO_Transport June 2020, Davenport near Bedford 😮‍💨at least they positioned the door for the cyclist's convenience here?

Bike lane being used as a toilet is peak @JohnTory's Toronto. @311Toronto @TO_Transport can we get someone to look into this please? Yesterday, for a couple days, Brant x Richmond - #BikeTO

Today we remember why saftey comes first at The Drop. Being a #LivingWage employer is part of this saftey mission. Our drivers do not need to run between multiple low paying jobs to survive. This means they bring focus and patience to Toronto's roads, not exhaustion and danger.

The designers working in Maryland packed A LOT into a small space with this solar microgrid & bus charging depot. Inspiring! There’s no space to waste when building for a sustainable future 🍃 Thank you @ElectrekCo & @michelle0728 for the scoop! electrek.co/2022/10/31/mic…

LOTS of nature fun this weekend thanks to the #RavineDays festival --a Sandra Brewster installation and a Great Migration Walk w/ @LostRiversTO top our list. toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/…

@StephenBikesTO Dorky rain pants -- being a bit cold is ok, but wet AND cold?

We've noticed the new traffic calming & rerouting around Dufferin Grove and couldn't be happier with the changes. Frantic through traffic has been replaced with planters and bike lanes...beautiful! For more on of this kind of design: planetizen.com/news/2022/09/1…

Academia at its best! Sharing this great resource from @CANUEConsortium & Dalla Lana School of Public Health on #WorldCleanAirDay The map identifies Equity Priority areas disproportionately affected by air pollution & heat across Canada. healthyplan.city/en

I asked stable diffusion what it thinks photovoltaic systems would look like in the style of various artists. 1/ Claude Renoir

Well said @anabailaoTO! Happy labour day. Rising cost of living means workers need a #LivingWage (at least!) Props to the Toronto companies leading the way 👇 blogto.com/city/2022/06/t…

Two electric pumper fire trucks and one electric rescue truck, made by @revgroupinc, will help fire services in Toronto and Varennes, Que., reduce emissions and improve firefighter health and safety, while standing up to the rigours of the job. hubs.la/Q01lg4D30

We'll all get where we're going

Spread the word -charging your electric car at home costs the equivalent of 30 cents per litre or even less -80% of Canadians are open to buying an #electriccar Reaching the tipping point on #electricvehicles thestar.com/business/opini… @juliedabrusin @eccc_news @NRC_CNRC #cdnpoli

Heat stroke shouldn't be a workplace hazard for delivery drivers. google.com/amp/s/thehill.…

I am absolutely horrified that our Mayor is casually going along with a reduction in democratic access and accountability