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Toronto Environmental Alliance

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Since 1989, the Toronto Environmental Alliance has campaigned locally to find solutions to Toronto's urban environmental problems. As a not-for-profit organization, we advocate on behalf of all Torontonians for a green, healthy and equitable city.

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Anishinabek Nation @anishinabeknation.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A statement from Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:

A statement from Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:

Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Time for some election fact checking on Toronto's water budget. We heard a claim from candidate Brad Bradford today that implied that the City's capital reserve fund for water infrastructure like sewers, pipes, and water treatment is unnecessary. This is dangerous and short-sighted. 1/4 #topoli

Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🗳️ It's election season! TEA’s got you covered, we have questions for municipal candidates and ideas to make our city greener. Sign up here to get survey results from candidates as soon as they’re up, and read our platform: loom.ly/945Ee5o #topoli

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2026 Municipal Election

Read the 2026 election platform TEA wrote and sign up to receive the results of our survey in your inbox when they're published.

Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

We need to "make Toronto more spongy". Hear TEA's @howsenchong.bsky.social weigh in about how Toronto can be more flood resilient, on the CBC: loom.ly/CzFFHMs

This is Toronto FULL EPISODE | Was Toronto’s infrastructure ready for last week’s thunderstorm?

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Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This week, Toronto experienced it's fourth 100-year storm since 2013. Toronto can act on flooding by adding more green infrastructure to absorb floodwaters, and by ending the burning of fossil fuels. Read more from this 2024 blog we wrote after the last 100-year storm: loom.ly/H43Ybec

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Wake-up call: it’s time for Toronto to act on flood safety

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Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The municipal election is an opportunity to build a greener, more liveable future for our city. We asked candidates where they stand on 5 key environmental priorities from heat protection to urban trees. Sign up to get the results in your inbox in October: loom.ly/IMbMMJg #TOpoli

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Sign up for updates and find links to more information on the survey and pledge sent to candidates.

Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Today is federal by-election day in Beaches–East York! We asked each of the major candidates if they’ll oppose any attempts to bring jets to the island airport. Take a look at their responses. Read their full responses: loom.ly/ohrJyGY #BeachesEastYork #TOpoli #NoJetsTO

Text graphic reading: If elected, will you oppose allowing jets at Toronto's Island Airport throughout your time in office as a Member of Parliament? Yes or no?

Graphic of chart with responses: Shannon Devine, New Democratic Party of Canada - Yes. Bruce Livesey, Green Party of Canada - Yes. Tanveer Shahnawaz, Liberal Party of Canada - Yes* Response unclear. Jim Syrbos, Conservative Party of Canada - no response.

Read our blog: bit.ly/no-jets-in-beaches-east-york

Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

TEA was out in the Beaches yesterday, encouraging locals to keep the pressure on and tell federal by-election candidates: No jets at the Island Airport, ever! If you live in Beaches-East York, use our action to send a message to your local candidates: loom.ly/BrZL2P0

Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Where do Beaches-East York federal candidates stand on jets at Toronto's Island Airport? TEA asked 4 candidates a direct question: Will you oppose island airport jets throughout your time in office? Yes or no? Read their full responses: loom.ly/ohrJyGY #BeachesEastYork #TOpoli #NoJetsTO

Text graphic reading: If elected, will you oppose allowing jets at Toronto's Island Airport throughout your time in office as a Member of Parliament? Yes or no?

Graphic of chart with responses: Shannon Devine, New Democratic Party of Canada - Yes. Bruce Livesey, Green Party of Canada - Yes. Tanveer Shahnawaz, Liberal Party of Canada - Yes* Response unclear. Jim Syrbos, Conservative Party of Canada - no response.

Read our blog: bit.ly/no-jets-in-beaches-east-york

Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Attention non-profit leaders & changemakers: We are recruiting for a new permanent, full-time Executive Director to lead the organization into our next phase! Join TEA as we continue our work at the intersection of local environmental advocacy, social inclusion & well being: loom.ly/m76NdNM

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Toronto’s leading environmental organization seeks an Executive Director

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Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Renewables are affordable because they don’t need fuel. So affordable that electricity is being provided for free in the UK and Australia. We need to stop burning stuff for energy! www.thestar.com/news/canada/...

They get free power to run air conditioning and charge EVs. Here’s what Canada can learn from the global push for free electricity

Australia and the U.K. have more solar and wind power than their electrical systems know what to do with — so they’re giving it away.

Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Reuse won over disposables at these events so far this summer! Let's keep Plastic Free July going all year long. Keep an eye out for reusable cups at Scarborough Ribfest this August long weekend! A TEA project in partnership with Rotary Club of Scarborough, with help from Scarborough Zero Waste.

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Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Thank you to the Councillors who raised the big concerns with AI data centres. Because of your work, all new applications for major data centres will be getting more scruting going into 2027. @diannesaxe.bsky.social @chrismoises.bsky.social @alejandrabravo.bsky.social, & Parthi Kandavel

Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

AI data centres around the world are using up too much energy & water. Toronto needs to pause approvals of new large data centres until their full impacts are known. Read our letter to Council here: loom.ly/2HIVMD8

Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

We did it! 📢 The Feds are blocking the Toronto Island airport jet expansion. Working alongside many allies, through community canvassing, outreach & thousands of emails directed to Federal MPs, it was clear, we do not want jets on Toronto Island. People power works. Thanks to everyone! #nojetsTO

Toronto Environmental Alliance staff and volunteers, near the waterfront, in Toronto, carrying signs and flyers opposing the Toronto Island airport expansion. Text reads: You spoke up, and you won.

Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Today is the last day to fill out the federal government's survey and say no to jets at Toronto's Island Airport! Find the link and more info in our new blog here: loom.ly/KR2HgrI

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Toronto is Saying No to Jets at the Island Airport!

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Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

TEA's @how-sen.com spoke to the Star yesterday and summed up our situation: “The unfortunate reality is that this extreme weather and wildfire smoke is not natural,” Chong said. “It is man-made. It is a result of decades of burning natural gas, gasoline, coal, burning garbage.” Read the article ⬇️

Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Yesterday Toronto tenants marched into provincial offices demanding action on extreme heat, even as the outdoor air quality reached dangerous levels: loom.ly/boEXGGQ Great work @acorncanada.bsky.social!

Tenants demand help with extreme heat, march into office of power grid operator

'We need to really take people’s lives more seriously': Advocates deliver demand letter to downtown office of Ontario's Independent Electricity System Operator

Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

MEDIA: TEA calls on governments to take stronger climate action in light of smoke and heat: loom.ly/vzKA18M “Today, too many Torontonians face an impossible choice: open a window and let in dangerous wildfire smoke, or keep it closed and trap the overwhelming heat.” - TEA's @how-sen.com

Toronto skyline with CN and orange coloured sky from wildfire smoke on July 15, 2026. Text title reads: To stop this extreme weather, we need to stop burning things for energy.

Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

FACT: Heat waves are more deadly now because we are burning too much natural gas, oil, gasoline, & other fossil fuels, which raises temperatures worldwide. Read more about how TEA and our friends have pushed the City to address this incredibly dangerous heat: loom.ly/49Y8R7Q #topoli

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Deadly heat waves are a new reality. Here’s what we need to do.

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Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

A huge thanks to City Forest arborist @toddirvine.bsky.social & Deputy Mayor Amber Morley for delighting us with tree facts at TEA's walk in South Etobicoke last night! Great turnout, great night.

TEA's tree walk in South Etobicoke

Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

TEA was out on the waterfront on Tuesday spreading the word about the harmful impacts of jets at the Island airport! Speak up here & share: loom.ly/DeaPZRA #nojetsTO

TEA staff and volunteers downtown Toronto with signs and flyers promoting the stop of the Toronto Island airport expansion.

Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

We’re excited to team up with Jack Johnson as an All At Once Non-Profit Partner on his 2026 Summer Tour! 🌎💚 Come see TEA/ReusableTO at the Village Green in Toronto at RBC Amphitheatre on June 30 to take action! 🔗allatonce.org #AAOPlasticFree #AAOLocalFood #SURFILMUSIC #reusableto

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Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

BREAKING: City Council has voted to accelerate the development of a Maximum Temperature Bylaw from 2028 to June, 2027. The climate is getting hotter. After years of work by TEA and our allies, we are relieved to see a faster timeline.

Screenshot of the Toronto City Council voting record on CC42.12 Motion 1 which accelerates the development of a Maximum Temperature Bylaw from 2028 to June, 2027. It passed 23-1.

Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

CTVNews news coverage of TEA and allies press conference on the need for tenant heat protection. We're continuing the fight for a bylaw that would require landlords to keep indoor temperatures below 26°C. Watch it here: loom.ly/pBdDjaw #topoli

Toronto heat safety coalition call for action on maximum indoor temperature bylaw

A coalition of nearly a dozen organizations are together pushing for a maximum indoor temperature bylaw of 26 C. Beth Macdonell explains.

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Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

TEA was at City Hall today with our friends calling for work to move ahead on a maximum temperature bylaw to protect tenants from heat. Council will discuss how to move ahead on a bylaw this week. Read our press release here: loom.ly/Zj0wIOc Stay tuned for updates! #topoli

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Heat Safety Coalition urges City Council to advance maximum indoor temperature bylaw for rental housing

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Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Don’t pave our lake! 🛑 Ford wants to expand Toronto Island Airport bringing loud, polluting jets downtown every 2.5 mins destroying parks and spiking air pollution. Tell PM Carney and Toronto MPs to block the expansion now: torontoenvironment.org/stop_island_airport_expansion_2026 #NoJets

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Don’t Pave Our Lake: Tell Toronto MPs to Stop Island Airport Expansion Now!

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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The reports that Kinross Gold may have violated Ontario's lobbying rules by hiring a former Premier Ford senior staffer before the required cooling-off period had ended. Read Full Report Here thestar.com/news/investi... #GrassyNarrows #FreeGrassy

Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

What if we could have all the fun of Toronto’s festivals and concerts, without all the trash? Join TEA for a webinar on how large events & festivals can kickstart the shift from single-use to reuse. We hope to see you there! Click here to register loom.ly/ymU9gnI

Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We want less trash & more fun this summer! The City's single-use reduction strategy is delayed again but our City can combat waste right now with: - programs for events on public property to cut waste & adopt reuse - lead by example & start on pilots at City events & venues ➡️https://loom.ly/EBL3REQ

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More fun, less trash!

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Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

BREAKING: #FIFA ’s last-minute flip flop to ban reusable water bottles will add to single-use garbage in Toronto, undermine local efforts from host cities to cut waste, and cost fans more money to buy disposable water bottles. See our statement below: www.torontoenvironment.org/fifa_hasty_r...

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FIFA scores environmental own-goal with hasty reusable water bottle ban

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Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

UPDATE: City Council has approved a much-needed expansion of the City's air conditioner program -and voted in favour of continuing work on a Maximum Heat Bylaw. You can read out letter to Council here: www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis... #topoli

Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

UPDATE: Last week, Premier Ford's government passed Bill 98, in yet another attempt to end the standard that's saved Torontonians millions in reduced energy costs for nearly twenty years Thank you to those who reached out to MPPs, this fight isn't over. TEA will continue to monitor & share updates!

Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

- 66% of what this incinerator burns should be recycled or composted not burned - Ontario has very weak air pollution standards, this incinerator could go over current limits TEA's Emily Alfred explains the expansion of the Brampton incinerator on CBC's Metro Morning: loom.ly/oKTENmY

Emerald incinerator towers in Brampton with a Toronto Star headline that reads, "Ford government approves massive expansion of Brampton trash plant despite health concerns"

Peel Region warns expansion of garbage incineration plant could result in some air pollutants exceeding regulatory limits. April 29, 2026

Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

We can absolutely reduce waste: with reusable cups and foodware! Switching to reusables in Toronto for matches and fan events could prevent 625,000 disposables and 11,250 kg of waste, Vancouver's BC Place ALREADY switched to reusable cups in 2025 ➡️ www.torontoenvironment.org/100_days_to_...

Toronto Star headline reads: The World Cup will bring tens of thousands of soccer fans into Liberty Village — along with more trash, traffic and noise. Is Toronto ready?
Locals are bracing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer, worried the already-crowded neighbourhood could become a zoo. Here’s how the city’s preparing for the influx. Published April 20, 2026

Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

This will roll back almost 20 years of climate progress in Toronto, and force municipalities across Ontario to plan for a climate we don't have anymore. Speak up here: www.torontoenvironment.org/premier_ford... #ONpoli

Screenshot of a CP24 headline that reads: "Could this be the end of green building standards in Ontario — again?" Including the following quote:
Halton regional councillor Jane Fogal called it a “gut punch.” She said Halton Hills, like other municipalities, took up a green standard in part because the province’s building code was lagging behind on sustainable design and energy efficiency.

“We’re getting a better product for the people that buy the houses. A house that’s better built, that is more efficient, that’s less costly for them to operate,” said Fogal.

“There’s nothing to say that you will get a better town if the developers can just do whatever they want to do.”

Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Unfortunately Premier Ford's Bill 98 is not a joke, read @atmosphericfund.bsky.social's statement on it here: taf.ca/ontarios-bil... #onpoli

Screenshot of @AtmosphericFund's statement published April 1, with text: "Ontario's Bill 98 undermines energy affordability and independence"

Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

As expected the Premiere Ford has launched another attack on municipal climate action and green buildings. We need to raise our collective voices and tell him to protect people not profits. Take action here: loom.ly/7SCiu4U #onpoli

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Premier Ford: Put People Over Profits, Hands Off Green Buildings!

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Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

#BREAKING Read TEA's media statement on #Bill98, Premier Ford's latest attack on municipal climate action and green buildings here: www.torontoenvironment.org/new_provinci... #onpoli

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New provincial bill attacks local climate-safe building rules

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Ecology Ottawa @ecologyottawa.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

New campaign by our friends at @toenviro.bsky.social to protect green building standards from Premier Ford's attacks. Green building standards not only reduce GHG emissions and increase resiliency, they also increase affordability. Sign the letter today: www.torontoenvironment.org/premier_ford...

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Premier Ford: Put People Over Profits, Hands Off Green Buildings!

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Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Thanks to all who spoke up to protect Toronto's trees - we won! Council voted yesterday to strengthen our tree protection bylaw & study an expansion to protect 300,000 more trees. Thanks to Councillors Amber Morley, Dianne Saxe & Rachel Chernos Lin for your leadership on this. #topoli

The council vote on March 26th on Item IE27.8 showing the majority APPROVE, in principle, reducing the protection threshold for private trees to 20 cm. Staff will first report on impacts before the change goes into effect. The vote is 18-6.

Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Happy to see City Council speaking out against a terrible move for Toronto's waterfront, green spaces, air quality, climate, housing, and quality of life downtown. #topoli

Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Big games = big impact. Toronto could cut 540K+ disposables, nearly 10 tonnes of waste, and save $100K+ by switching to reusables for the World Cup. Let's go Toronto: let’s make sustainability the real win! loom.ly/enRWtPo

Adopting reusable foodware for the World Cup could save Toronto thousands and prevent massive waste - NOW Toronto

One environmental report is suggesting Toronto could adopt a foodware policy that could save tonnes of waste and over $100,000.

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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Join Grassy Narrows on March 30 for a rally in downtown Toronto demanding justice from Premier Ford. Will Premier Ford continue to remain silent? 📅 March 30 ⏰ 8:30 AM 📍 Fairmont Royal York Hotel — 100 Front St. W RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/doug-... #FreeGrassy #OnPolii

Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

UPDATE: We spoke up for tree protections-City Hall listened! Councillors voted yesterday at committee to add more tree enforcement & monitoring to the proposal. Full City Council will vote Mar 25-27, send a message telling them to support this plan⬇️ www.torontoenvironment.org/speak_up_to_... #TOpoli

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Speak up to Protect Toronto’s Trees!

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Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Our urban forests are irreplaceable! Trees bring shade, clean air, flood protection, climate benefits & health benefits. Toronto City Council will be voting soon on a plan for stronger private trees protection. 🌳 Speak up to help make sure this plan gets approved: loom.ly/sWXPztc 🌲

Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Tomorrow, February 19 we will start reviewing applications and continue on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged, so please apply or share with those who might be interested!

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Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Non-profit leaders & changemakers, please share! TEA is recruiting a new permanent, full-time Executive Director to lead us. We are sad to see our current ED Emmay Mah leave us, but we are happy for her as she starts a new phase in her career. Apply here: www.torontoenvironment.org/executive_di...

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Toronto’s leading environmental organization is seeking an Executive Director

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Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Until March 8 City staff are gathering public feedback on which actions to prioritize to reduce waste and improve waste diversion across Toronto. We've broken down our recommendations, so you can read our breakdown and take the survey here! loom.ly/KFcfxQ0 #topoli

Share your thoughts on reducing waste with the City

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Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Until March 8 City staff are gathering public feedback on which actions to prioritise to reduce waste and improve waste diversion across Toronto. We've broken down our recommendations so can read our breakdown and take the survey here! loom.ly/KFcfxQ0

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Share your thoughts on reducing waste with the City

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