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About The Report: We wanted to get a sense of the impact Highway 413 could have on climate change and air pollution, so we hired a transportation modelling team to…
Read MoreOur work is based on research, science, and a strong understanding of the facts. Below you will find our archive of reports, guides and media backgrounders that are available for download. You can find our government submissions here.
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About The Guide: If there’s anything that will take away from the joy of a glorious summer, it’s those buzzing, biting, and sometimes disease-spreading insects. This two-page guide provides tips and information on precautions you can take to stay bug-free, and the most effective ingredients found in insect repellent, to help you determine your best...
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About The Report: Your Home Electricity Bill: A Study on the Costs in Ontario shows that renewable energy accounts for a relatively small part of residential electricity bills. The study includes new data, from an independent energy consulting firm, that calculates the role renewable energy plays in electricity bills in Ontario today, and in 2024....
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About The Report: Recent polling by Environics, commissioned by Environmental Defence, shows that the majority of Canadians believe the tar sands economic importance is significantly higher than it actually is. The polling also showed that a striking majority of Canadians feel that, given concerns about climate change, Canada should be shifting its energy strategy away...
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About The Guide: You slather on sunscreen to prevent getting burned by the sun. But, are you getting burned by toxic sunscreen and misleading labels? Just when you thought you were being safe and wise by using sunscreen, you could be exposing yourself to nasty, cancer-causing chemicals, or using a product that doesn’t protect you...
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About The Report: Cement manufacturing is a very emissions-intensive process. If Ontario is to get on track to meet the province’s greenhouse gas reduction targets, it will be necessary to reduce emissions across industry, including in the cement sector. This white paper explores one way Ontario’s cement sector can reduce their carbon emissions: by replacing...
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