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Ontario Clean Air Alliance
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Working to move Ontario towards a 100% renewable energy future by tripling wind and solar, investing in conservation and efficiency, and cooperating with Hydro Quebec.
#renewables

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This year, Doug Ford decided that the province would no longer be required to make and hit climate targets. It’s just one of many climate rollbacks from his gov't this year.

#onpoli #climate

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A year of climate rollbacks under Doug Ford
To get a complete picture of the past year, Canada’s National Observer has compiled a list of climate policy reversals, along with legislation that experts say will have a detrimental impact on the cl...
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January 1, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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As #2025 comes to a close, the global direction is clear: renewables are now the backbone of new power worldwide. 🌍⚡

Wind & solar are scaling faster — and cheaper — than fossil fuels and nuclear: shorturl.at/AIvCl

In #2026, we will continue to fight so that #Ontario isn't left behind. 💙

#onpoli
Global Electricity Review 2025 | Ember
Record renewables growth led by solar helped push clean power past 40% of global electricity in 2024, but heatwave-related demand spikes led to a small increase in fossil generation.
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December 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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#Ontario’s SMR strategy is under fire for expensive reactors and dependence on U.S. uranium fuel, raising questions about cost, energy security, and electricity rates. 📉⚠️

Dive into the critics’ concerns → shorturl.at/QB5a4

#OnPoli #EnergyPolicy #NuclearDebate
#Encore: Critics Slam Cost of Ontario SMR Plan, Question Dependence on U.S. Uranium
Critics took a hard line on Ontario’s announcement that it will build four 300-megawatt small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) at the existing Darlington nuclear plant near Bowmanville, with most concerns focused on the cost of the project and the geopolitical risk in sourcing enriched uranium from a U.S. supplier.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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#Ontario doesn’t have to choose higher bills & more pollution. ⚠️

#RenewableEnergy is cheaper, faster & ready now — but only if we fight for it.

Your donation helps push back on gas & nuclear and champion renewables. 💙

👉 shorturl.at/VZuyQ

#onclimate
It’s up to all of us – together - Ontario Clean Air Alliance
The world is racing toward a clean, renewable energy future. Ontario, meanwhile, is stuck in
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December 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Science Magazine names the unstoppable growth of renewable energy as the Breakthrough of the Year.

Must read! Amazing photo essay as well.

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Science’s 2025 Breakthrough of the Year: The unstoppable rise of renewable energy
Clean energy infrastructure is being deployed with unmatched scale and speed—and China is leading the way
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December 29, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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#Canada is weighing a uranium sale to India — a nuclear-armed country that never signed the NPT.

A new Globe and Mail opinion warns this risks undermining non-proliferation, even if framed as “civilian” use.

We can’t afford policy blind spots: shorturl.at/PXDc8

#cdnpoli
December 23, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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#Ontario’s energy plans are stuck in the past — more gas, costly nuclear, higher bills.

But people power WORKS. #Toronto City Council just backed a cleaner, local energy path.

It’s up to all of us to keep pushing: www.cleanairalliance.org/its-up-to-all/
It’s up to all of us – together - Ontario Clean Air Alliance
The world is racing toward a clean, renewable energy future. Ontario, meanwhile, is stuck in
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December 23, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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In Massachusetts, residential proximity to a nuclear power plant was associated with significantly increased cancer incidence, with risk declining by distance, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

#cancer #nuclear
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Cancer risk may increase with proximity to nuclear power plants | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
In Massachusetts, residential proximity to a nuclear power plant was associated with significantly increased cancer incidence, with risk declining by distance, according to a new Harvard Chan School s...
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December 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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An updated version of this morning's Toronto Star article featuring Ontario Clean Air Alliance.

A look at the growing conflict over the Portlands gas plant & its impact on Toronto’s air, health, & climate.

Read Here: shorturl.at/o6Cst [Paywalled]

#topoli #TorontoNews
‘I’m not going to get into a mudslinging match’: Why these two councillors clashed over the Portlands gas plant
The conflict centred on councillors Paula Fletcher and Dianne Saxe, who share a history of opposing the Portlands Energy Centre.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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A big thank you to Dianne Saxe & Marit Stiles for your strong leadership on phasing out Toronto’s #1 smog and climate polluter - the Portlands gas plant.

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A big thank you to Dianne Saxe and Marit Stiles for your strong leadership on phasing out Toronto’s #1 smog and climate polluter
A big thank you to Dianne Saxe and Marit Stiles for your strong leadership on phasing out Toronto’s #1 smog and climate polluter - the Portlands gas plant on Toronto's waterfront. @MaritStiles @Dianne...
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December 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Important coverage 📰 : The Toronto Star reports on the clash at City Hall over Toronto’s Portlands gas plant — citing Ontario Clean Air Alliance for raising concerns about continued gas burning and delay. Public pressure is growing. Renewable solutions are ready NOW.

#TOpoli #TorontoNews
December 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Even Elon gets that nukes are a dead end and solar is the future.

"Stop wasting money on puny little reactors - unless you're openly admitting they're just science experiments."

On this we can agree!

#onpoli #cdnpoli #energy
December 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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🌱⚡ A global #greenrevolution is underway.


In 2024, $3T was invested in energy—and nearly ⅔ went to clean tech like #renewables, #EVs, batteries & #efficiency.


Meanwhile, oil & gas suppliers keep expanding 😡: shorturl.at/2g1wj

#climatenews

Oil & gas decline: Cracks where light gets in (not Canada) - Green Transition
Cleantech investments outpacing fossil fuels While Trump calls climate change a hoax, not as well-known, is a global green revolution is in progress. Two-thirds of the 2024 record of $3 trillion invested in energy sources was dedicated to cleantech such as renewables, electric vehicles (EVs), grid storage (batteries) and energy efficiency. Renewables progress to-date In […]
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December 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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A Revolving door: the close relationship between industry and gov’t which can lead to conflict of interest and regulatory capture.

NOT healthy for #democracy 😡: shorturl.at/SSQZZ

#cdnpoli #climatenews
December 16, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Sault Ste. Marie council has rejected three proposed natural gas projects (9.95 MW total, $75M investment) that would have locked in fossil fuel infrastructure beyond 2030 — while backing battery storage & #solar instead. 👏 👏 👏

Full Story: shorturl.at/O5gIR

#onpoli
Sault council rejects proposed natural gas energy projects
Three proposed natural gas energy projects with a combined investment of $75 million, did not garner the support of city council.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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🔋🌏 By leading on solar, EVs, and clean tech, China is reshaping global climate action.


📉📈 The divide is growing between countries investing in #renewableenergy—and those moving too slowly.


Worth the read: shorturl.at/AH75r


#climatenews
ANALYSIS | The rise of the electrostate: By dominating clean energy, China is leading on climate action | CBC News
China’s massive lead in clean technologies has shifted the climate fight from one of big pledges and international diplomacy toward a technological revolution in cheaper energy, analysts say.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Marit Stiles – Leader of the Official Opposition – calls for the closure of the Portlands Gas Plant on Toronto’s waterfront by 2035 as per Toronto City Council’s request.

Thank you Ms. Stiles!

#ondp #energy #topoli #onpoli
December 15, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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#Toronto just shelved a key smog reduction plan 🤯 : shorturl.at/4Yi9Z

The city’s largest source of smog pollution may continue unchecked unless leaders prioritize real clean solutions like wind & solar. 🌬️☀️

Let’s demand better air for all. #CleanAirTO #topoli
Toronto quietly shelves plan to snuff out its biggest source of smog pollution
Climate and clean-air organizations across the province are sounding the alarm this week after Toronto quietly stalled a decision that could determin…
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December 15, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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🌎 The Paris climate agreement wasn’t perfect—but 10 years on, its impact is real and measurable.


📉 This Guardian analysis shows how global emissions have shifted, and why climate cooperation still matters: shorturl.at/ddPxJ

#climatenews #climateaction
December 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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🔋⚡ #Ottawa City Council just approved zoning for the largest battery storage project proposed in the region—moving clean energy forward despite organized opposition.

Battery storage strengthens the grid without burning fossil fuels: shorturl.at/6gK3l

#onpoli #climatenews
Statement: Ottawa Council Applauded for Advancing Landmark Battery Storage Project - Environmental Defence
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, COMMUNITY ACTION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY (CAFES) Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the
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December 15, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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#Ontario’s nuclear expansion is a blunder of epic proportions 🤦‍♀️

This deep dive explains how nuclear means higher costs, long delays, & missed opportunities for faster, cheaper clean energy: shorturl.at/hQNpQ

#onpoli #ontarionews
Nuclear Folly | Watershed Sentinel
Ontario repeats costly nuclear mistakes, investing on small modular reactors and refurbishments while renewables remain cheaper and safer.
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December 15, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Letter to the editor, T.O. Star

"Ontario is mak­ing a risky bet on nuc­lear and gas... risk­ing higher costs, more pol­lu­tion, increased emis­sions and greater threats to pub­lic health. Ford should pivot imme­di­ately to... solar, wind and stor­age. "

#onpoli
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December 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Toronto City Council: we need action – not delay – on ending Portlands' pollution.

We need Toronto Hydro to develop a real plan to phase-out the Portlands gas plant and lower our electricity bills ASAP

#topoli #onpoli #climate #smog

www.cleanairalliance.org/deadline/
Tell Toronto City Council that we need action – not delay – on ending Portlands' pollution.
Tell Toronto City Council that we need action – not delay – on ending Portlands' pollution.
www.cleanairalliance.org
December 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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#Ontario's fixation with high-cost nuclear is going to cost you.

Our new factsheet explains: shorturl.at/UQiEs

#onpoli #ontarionews #climatenews
December 11, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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4 #Toronto councillors just voted to stall action on phasing out the Portlands gas plant 😡 — our #1 climate & smog polluter.

“Further study” = YEARS of delay while we need renewable energy NOW.

Toronto deserves leadership!

ADD YOUR VOICE: shorturl.at/irRQp

#topoli
We need action – not more delay – in clearing Toronto's air.
We need action – not more delay – in clearing Toronto's air. These 4 Toronto Councillors let us down – let them know you expect action.
www.cleanairalliance.org
December 10, 2025 at 8:51 PM