The Challenge is on
The ClimateSpark Social Venture Challenge that is. We asked what we could do to reduce emissions while building new community enterprises. So far, the answers have ranged from eco-laundromats to...
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An evening with Al Gore
Photo credit: Ben Marans Yesterday, I had the opportunity to join TAF Board and Investment Committee volunteers for an intimate meeting with former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, arguably the world’s...
View ArticleMaking climate change more exciting, in a good way
We were kindly invited to attend the launch of Cape Farewell North America last night. Cape Farewell takes a “cultural” approach to action on climate change. From its base in London, it has taken...
View ArticleIn search of social ventures with climate solutions
Can social ventures help solve our climate crisis? Can we reduce greenhouse gas emissions while making a profit and building stronger communities? In the fall of 2011, three organizations teamed up...
View ArticleCelebrating great social ventures – with a suprise ending
Nearly 300 guests gathered last night at the Bluma Appel Salon at the Toronto Reference Library to learn about and celebrate some of Toronto’s most interesting green social ventures. On the heels of a...
View ArticleGood or bad: telling the EV story
It’s been a great week for electric vehicles in the news. My inbox has been filled to the brim with announcements, stories and celebrations. There was this great piece in the Toronto Star about The...
View ArticleTurning social capital into financial capital
Remember when you were in college and you and your friends all went in on a case of beer? You may have been on the cutting edge of social finance without even realizing it. Sharing costs in return...
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Good Planning Brings Great Results
It turns out our mothers were right and planning ahead really is important. That’s the finding of a recent report that shows well-designed urban form has a greater potential impact on reduced carbon...
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Electric vehicles in fleets: driving is believing
After only two months of working for the Toronto Atmospheric Fund, I took a trip to Winnipeg for Canada’s first national EV conference. It was chock full of academics, entrepreneurs and dreamers. Five...
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Want greener taxis? Let the City know.
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, everyone has an opinion about Toronto’s taxis. On a professional level, I see them as an important part of a sustainable transportation system that includes walking, cycling,...
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