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Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Want to take the pledge? Email us at tea@torontoenvironment.org Any candidate in the 2026 Toronto Municipal Election is welcome to pledge to support: -Extreme heat protection -Funding trees & shade -Reducing waste from single-use disposables -Pausing & assessing AI data centres -Greening buildings

Text reads: Take the pledge. Are you a candidate in the 2026 Municipal Election in Toronto who has not yet pledged to act on and support the following 5 key environmental issues?

1. Extreme heat protection.
2. Funding trees and shade.
3. Reducing waste from single-use disposables.
4. Pausing and assessing AI data centres.
5. Greening buildings.

You still can! See the caption for instructions.

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Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Join TEA’s campaigners this Wednesday at noon on Zoom for a break down of our Greener City election pledge results. See where your candidates stand on the issues and hear about what we're doing to help Torontonians vote for the environment this election. Register here: loom.ly/WGAFvMg

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Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Find out where Toronto candidates stand on key environmental issues like AI Data Centres, climate change, flood resilience, tree planting, single-use garbage, and greening buildings. Click on our newly launched map! loom.ly/fg6TTj8 #topoli

Map of the City of Toronto with each ward outlined. Text reads: TEA's Greener City Champion Pledge

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Toronto Environmental Alliance @toenviro.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The results are in: TEA’s election survey results show a stark divide between top Mayoral candidates. TEA asked the top 3 Mayoral candidates where they stood on 5 key environmental issues. Get the full list of questions and all the details here: bit.ly/2026MayorSurvey #topoli

Chart showing the results of a survey sent to the top 3 candidates running for Mayor in the city of Toronto (Chris Alexander, Brad Bradford, & Olivia Chow) do they support 5 key environmental acts to green our city. The acts listed are as follows:
1. Extreme heat protection.
2. Funding trees and shade.
3. Reducing waste from single-use disposables.
4. Pausing and assessing AI data centres.
5. Green buildings.

The results indicate that Alexander and Bradford didn't respond at all and Chow responded 'YES' to all.

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Learn more about this survey at: https://bit.ly/2026MayorSurvey

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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:

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

Flood protection measures, like naturalizing the mouth of the Don and upgrading sewers in key flood-prone areas, mitigate the damage from events like the recent 100-year storm. It would be a very big mistake to drain the resources we have to protect our city from worsening #climateimpacts. 4/4

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

This fund builds our water filtration plants, our watermains and sewers, our basement flooding protection infrastructure, and a lot more. It's not a frill. We just dealt with a 100-year storm that would have been much more damaging if Toronto hadn't invested into #floodprotection measures. 3/4

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

We want to underline how dangerous and short-sighted it would be to drain this reserve, or put it into provincial hands. This infrastructure is a big part of preventing more catastrophic flooding, as #climatechange sends more extreme storms and rain our way. This fund is necessary. 2/4

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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

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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.

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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

torontoenvironment.org

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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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

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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

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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

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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

torontoenvironment.org

Toronto’s leading environmental organization seeks an Executive Director

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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

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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

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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.

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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 ⬇️

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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.

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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

torontoenvironment.org

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

torontoenvironment.org

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

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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.”

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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"

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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...

torontoenvironment.org

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.

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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

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