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The 1st time you post a comment, - [2022 Newsletter #03 - Choose Your Words For the Largest Possible Audience](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/2022/07/22/choose-your-words-for-the-largest-possible-audience/) - Opinion, by Alex Cameron The Ontario Climate Emergency Campaign has published a 12 Point Climate Action Plan. This plan is well worth reading, and you will see that a large list of organizations have endorsed it. Personally, and even though I support all 12 points - I feel that some of the wording: pushes away potential new allies - [2022 Newsletter #03 - Reducing Emissions from Oil and Gas](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/2022/07/22/reducing-emissions-from-oil-and-gas/) - Opinion, by Alex Cameron This is a brief overview of four things that have really caught my attention lately regarding getting the Oil & Gas industry in Canada to take the required actions to reduce their GHG emissions. The Government of Canada has recently published a very interesting discussion paper entitled “Options to cap and - [2022 Newsletter #01: Achieving Net Zero People Transportation by 2050](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/2022/02/02/2022-newsletter-01-achieving-net-zero-people-transportation-by-2050/) - Opinion – Alex Cameron This is an opinion piece - and I think it should provoke some disagreement! I would love to see some discussion on the ECA Google Group, and if somebody wants to write another column with a different opinion – I would love that even more. This article will focus on “people transportation”. - [2022 Newsletter #01: Action Alert Bill 54](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/2022/02/02/2022-newsletter-01-action-alert-bill-54-net-zero-people-transportation/) - Action Alert: Bill 54: Protection of Vulnerable Road Users by Ingrid Buday Did you know that as soon as you leave the protection of a vehicle you are a vulnerable road user (VRU)? When you close your car door and are on the road or sidewalk, you have increased risk. I think we can all - [2021-09 Newsletter: Home Energy Retrofit](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/2021/09/21/2021-09-newsletter-home-energy-retrofit/) - Lots of info available! Martin Green has created a Discord server for discussion of Home Energy Retrofit Have a look at the great videos at BetterHomesTO Report: Canada needs a mission-based approach to decarbonize our buildings The Pocket Change Project put together a very interesting presentation for GNN on the topic of "Scaling Up Single Family Home Retrofits: A Community-based Approach to Setting up - [2021-11 Newsletter:  WG Report, DHC Summary](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/2021/11/08/2021-11-newsletter-wg-report-dhc-summary/) - Zero Emission Buildings Working Group Report Joseph and Alex continue to act as the “core” of this group - but hugely valuable input from Martin, John, and Bob has been really helpful. Joseph created a Terms of Reference document which was accepted as laying out what this group wants to do: To facilitate as many districts, private - [2021-11 Newsletter: Green Transportation Working Group Report](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/2021/11/08/2021-11-newsletter-green-transportation-working-group-report/) - Green Transportation Working Group Report Ingrid and Alex continue to move this group forward. We are working to further clarify our mission statement and define clearly our objectives and deliverables. That document remains a draft and is in a state of flux. We have broad agreement on our mission which can be summarized as follows. - [2021-12 Newsletter: Zero Emission Buildings (NZAB2050 Report)](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/2021/12/24/2021-12-newsletter-zero-emission-buildings-nzab2050-report/) - e spent a bunch of time these last two months working on a submission to the Net Zero Advisory Body (NZAB2050) to recommend what we should do to Achieve Net Zero Buildings by 2050. That link will take you to the report - please have a look and share your thoughts on the ECA Google Group. The elevator speech - [2021-12 Newsletter: Active Transportation](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/2021/12/24/2021-12-newsletter-active-transportation/) - Active Transportation by Ingrid Buday November and December have been busy months for Active Transportation! In November, Etobicoke Climate Action participated in the United Nations World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Roads have prioritized vehicles since the 1912s when Kansas City passed the first ordinance requiring people to cross streets at crosswalks, the birth - [2022 Newsletter #01: Zero Emission Buildings Report (Next Steps)](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/2022/02/02/2022-newsletter-01-zero-emission-buildings-report-next-steps/) - Zero Emission Buildings by Alex Cameron We are still planning to follow up on our Achieving Net Zero Buildings by 2050 submission to the Net Zero Advisory Body (NZAB2060). Hopefully, by the time you read this newsletter, or in the worst case, shortly thereafter, we will have updated our website to better reflect our plan of action. An ## Pages - [Welcome to the ECA Website](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/) - Etobicoke Climate Action - Taking action to deal with climate change and protect Etobicoke's environment - [Complete and Walkable Neighbourhoods in Etobicoke](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/workshop-walkable-neighbourhoods/) - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26th 1:00pm to 3:30pm St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (3819 Bloor St.W) A COMMUNITY WORKSHOP TO ENVISION greener • safer • more convenient • healthier • smarter • thriving • sustainable • attractive and all-round happier ways to live in beautiful Etobicoke. OPEN TO ALL! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! REGISTER HERE Follow us on - [ECA Events](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/events/) - Upcoming ECA Events 2024-10-26: Community Workshop: Complete and Walkable Neighbourhoods in Etobicoke Previous ECA Events • 2024-03-28 Mimico Energy Efficiency Workshop 2023-12-01 – Etobicoke’s Public Forum on Climate Change 2022-10-19 – Etobicoke Centre (Ward 2) Municipal Election Town Hall 2022-10-17 – Etobicoke-Lakeshore (Ward 3) Municipal Election Town Hall 2022-09-27 – Greener Pathways For Etobicoke: Electric - [Contact](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/contact/) - There are a number of ways to stay in contact with us:: Send us an email Register to receive email from Etobicoke Climate Action Follow our Facebook Page Follow us on Twitter Subscribe to our Blog (coming soon - for now - please check back) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join our Google Group - - [Community Events](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/community-events/) - [2024-03-28 Mimico Energy Efficiency Workshop](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/events/2024-mra-energy-efficiency-workshop/) - Mimico Residents Association invites homeowners to to learn about heat pumps, solar, and retrofits to help save money and while reduce carbon pollution. - [2023-12-01 Etobicoke Public Forum on Climate Change](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/events/2023-etobicoke-public-forum-on-climate-change/) - On December 1st , 2023, Etobicoke Climate Action, in collaboration with Kairos Toronto West and Etobicoke EcuLinks, sponsored a Public Forum on Climate Change at Bloordale United Church on Bloor Street W. The Forum was pulled together by a planning group of five volunteers representing all three sponsoring organizations, and included the following special guests: - [Blog Posts](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/blog-posts/) - Recent 2022-11-15 – Comments are Enabled 2022 Newsletter #03 – Reducing Emissions from Oil and Gas 2022 Newsletter #03 – Choose Your Words For the Largest Possible Audience 2022 Newsletter #01: Action Alert Bill 54 2022 Newsletter #01: Zero Emission Buildings Report (Next Steps) Archive November 2022 July 2022 February 2022 December 2021 November 2021 - [2022 Long Branch Tree Fest](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/events/longbranch-tree-fest-2022/) - Longbranch Tree Fest was on Sunday, Sept 25th from Noon until 4 PM in the afternoon at Marie Curtis Park. Once again ECA partneredwith Green Neighbours Network and sharing a table at the event. It was rainy in the morning, but a lovely afternoon - [2021 Long Branch Tree Fest](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/events/treefest/) - We are happy to participate in the Long Branch Tree Fest this year.. Have a look at the Favourite Tree application Click this link learn more about trees and to see YOUR tree on a map… Click this link to enter info about a tree you tree’s information… Click this link to get a copy - [2022 Etobicoke Centre (Ward 2) Municipal Election Town Hall](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/events/2022-ec-municipal-election-town-hall/) - News Release 2022 Etobicoke Centre (Ward-2) Municipal Election Town Hall Draws a Good Crowd Last updated: Wednesday Oct 19th, 2022 9:50PM On Wednesday evening (2022-10-19), the virtual town hall to hear the Etobicoke Centre candidates for councillor in the 2022 Municipal Election drew a good crowd. Over 50 attendees viewed part of the town hall, - [2022 Etobicoke-Lakeshore (Ward 3) Municipal Election Town Hall](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/events/2022-el-municipal-election-town-hall/) - News Release Thanks Very Much ECA - Etobicoke Climate ActionECULINKS - Ecumenical Links EtobicokeCECHI - Central Etobicoke Community Hub Initiative - [Greener Pathways For Etobicoke: Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Solutions](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/events/ev-charging/) - Watch the Video of this event on YouTube Let’s Charge Up: Tips on How To get EV Charging Infrastructure in Your Home or Building The EV Infrastructure You Need for Your Electric Vehicle …Tips on How To Get EV Charging Stations Installed in your Home or Building Speaker: Anne Didier lives and works in downtown - [Green Transportation](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/working-groups/green-transportation/) - Mission Summary The ECA Green Transportation WG’s objective is to work with the community, industry, and government to assure that green transportation can be used to meet the needs of the citizens of Etobicoke.. Reduce ICE Emissions. As we transition to vehicles which do not emit GHGs, work to reduce the emissions from ICE vehicles - [2022 Ontario Election Town Hall in Etobicoke Centre Draws Large Crowd](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/events/2022ol-ec-townhall/) - Friday, May 20th, 2022 On Wednesday evening, the virtual town hall to hear the Etobicoke Centre candidates in the 2022 Ontario Election drew a large crowd. Over 160 attendees viewed part of the town hall, and over 100 were present for most of the 90 minute meeting. The town hall was moderated by the Reverend - [2022 Ontario Election Town Hall in Etobicoke—Lakeshore Draws Large Crowd](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/events/2022ol-el-townhall/) - Friday, May 20th, 2022 On Tuesday evening, the virtual town hall to hear the Etobicoke—Lakeshore candidates in the 2022 Ontario Election drew a large crowd. Over 250 attendees viewed part of the town hall, and over 160 were present for the entire 90 minute meeting. The town hall was moderated by the Reverend Brian McIntosh, - [2022 Ontario Election — Townhalls — Etobicoke—Lakeshore and Etobicoke Centre](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/events/2022oe/) - The 2022 Ontario Provincial election will be called shortly, and must occur on or before June 2nd, 2022. Etobicoke Climate Action has partnered with ECULINKS Etobicoke (with assistance from GreenPAC) to organize town hall meetings in Etobicoke–Lakeshore and Etobicoke Centre. Key topics for discussion at these town halls will include the climate crisis, social justice, - [2021 Federal election - Etobicoke-Lakeshore Debates on the Climate](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/events/2021-federal-election-etobicoke-lakeshore-debates-on-the-climate/) - As part of the GreenPACEDA100 Debates on the Environment project, we sponsored a debate on the environment here in Etobicoke - Lakeshore.. Thanks to all for your help in making this a big success, which hopefully helped you decide on how you would vote. Some interesting statistics from the 100 Debates effort: 70 Debates were held across - [Zero Emission Buildings](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/working-groups/zero-emission-buildings/) - The ECA Zero Emission Buildings (ZEB) WG’s objective is to mobilize Etobicoke to tackle the Climate Crisis via reduction of the GHG emissions from the buildings in Etobicoke to zero as quickly as we can.. The key mechanisms we will use to accomplish this are as follows: Residential Building Retrofit Strategy Commercial Building Retrofit Strategy - [Tech Team](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/working-groups/tech-team/) - Mission Summary The tech team will provide the required tech support to the ECA to facilitate their efforts:: Current and Recent Efforts ZOOM Account setup Shared Google Drive Setup Original website created on Google Sites Domain Setup (etobicokeclimateaction.ca) Creation of website using Wordpress Creation of Blog using Wordpress Lots of phone support for Google Drive, - [Stewardship](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/working-groups/stewardship/) - Mission Summary The Stewardship Working Group will focus on local Etobicoke issues.. Local Heros Gardener’s Corner Shoreline / Ravines / Parks Current and Recent Efforts Coming soon! Upcoming Actions Coming soon! Blog Posts Coming soon! - [Organization](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/working-groups/organization/) - Mission Summary The Organization Working Group will define the details of how Etobicoke Climate Action works, and how its governance will function.. Current and Recent Efforts Coming soon! Upcoming Actions Coming soon! Blog Posts Coming soon! - [Communications](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/working-groups/communications/) - Mission Summary The Communications and Outreach group exists to support the ECA mission by building a groundswell of understanding of the climate crisis and the urgency of taking action in the community.. Some of the tools we use to achieve this are: Engaging with the public through community events Seeking out and developing partnerships with - [Advocacy](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/working-groups/advocacy/) - Mission Summary The advocacy group will help to organize advocacy with government, industry, and academia.. Current and Recent Efforts 2021 Etobicoke - Lakeshore Federal Election Debate Upcoming Actions 2022 Provincial Election Blog Entries Coming Soon! - [Working Groups](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/working-groups/) - These are the working groups currently defined by the ECA.. AdvocacyThe advocacy group will help to organize advocacy with government, industry, and academia. Zero Emission BuildingsThe ECA Zero Emission Buildings (ZEB) WG’s objective is to mobilize Etobicoke to tackle the Climate Crisis via reduction of the GHG emissions from the buildings in Etobicoke to zero - [Bob Bach's Resources](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/resources/bob-bachs-resources/) - Neighbourhood Climate Action Toolkit - a spreadsheet created by Bob Bach to allow us each to evaluate what we can do.. Articles written for the Markland Wood Council for Sustainability January 2020 – Sustainable Water Management February 2020 – Toronto’s Climate Change Emergency Declaration March 2020 – Extreme Weather Events Lowering Our Carbon Footprint by Using Less Natural Gas Extreme Weather Events, and Choices - [Resources](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/resources/) - This is a work in progress. Please share any resources which should be added to this page.. Professor Mark Jaccard A Citizens Guide to Climate Change Professor Jaccard's Blog Clearing the Air: Transportation, Land Use and Carbon Emissions in Metro Vancouver (Authored by: Franziska Förg, Rose Murphy, Mark Jaccard) Canada's Climate Plan What's in Canada's - [Mission](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/mission/) - Etobicoke Climate Action is a nonpartisan working group not associated with any political party. Our primary mission is to mobilize Etobicoke to combat the Climate Crisis.. Care for the environmentOur primary mission is to combat the Climate Crisis by reducing our Greenhouse Gas Emissions in how we live our lives in Etobicoke (as well as Ontario, - [The Toronto Purchase” Treaty Walk at Neilson Park](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/events/toronto-purchase-treaty-walk/) - Saturday, October 16, 2021 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (Rain Date October 23 1 pm)Location: Neilson Park Creative Centre, 56 Neilson Drive Etobicoke M9C 1V7Click here to Register.. Etobicoke Creek forms part of the boundary between Toronto and Mississauga. More than two centuries ago, a treaty, called the Toronto Purchase (Treaty 13), was concluded between the - [CALL FOR ENTRY: OUR BLUE PLANET: OPEN JURIED SHOW & SALE](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/events/call-for-entry-our-blue-planet-open-juried-show-sale/) - Painting Submissions from Sept 1 to Oct 7, 2021This show is a fundraiser for World Wildlife Fund CanadaSee Details: www.humbervalleyartclub.ca/exhibitions.. - [2021-05-27 Climate Town Hall](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/events/2021-05-27-climate-town-hall/) - This event was held on 2021-05-27. Due to technical reasons, James Maloney's opening remarks were not recorded.. The town hall featured the following speakers. MP James Maloney (Etobicoke-Lakeshore, Chair of The Standing Committee on Natural Resources) MP Yvan Baker (Etobicoke-Centre, member of The Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development) Rev. Hans van Nie of - [2021-02-17: Words Matter — - How to be an effective climate messenger](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/events/words-matter/) - We were very fortunate to have two engaging and knowledgeable speakers and climate activists for this event!! The webinar featureD guest speaker Cheryl McNamara from Citizens Climate Lobby Canada, who guided us through the process of writing and sending An Effective Letter To The Editor. Citizens Climate Lobby Canada is an established, volunteer-driven, non-partisan advocacy group - [Privacy Policy](https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca/about/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Our website address is: https://www.etobicokeclimateaction.ca. Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.. 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