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In search of social ventures with climate solutions

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Brad Cundiff

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 to put this question to the test.  Through the … Continue reading →

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Making climate change more exciting, in a good way

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Brad Cundiff

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 writers, artists and musicians to see firsthand … Continue reading →

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The Challenge is on

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Brad Cundiff

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 greener apartment balconies and we’re just getting started.  This is … Continue reading →

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Working with Jack

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Brad Cundiff

David Soknacki, former TAF chair and City Councillor penned this recollection of working with Jack Layton for Inside Toronto: I began working with Jack Layton at Toronto Council under unusual circumstances. It was just after the 2000 municipal election and I, … Continue reading →

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Facts and Figures About TAF

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Brad Cundiff

In the wake of the KPMG core services review, a lot of misinformation is circulating about TAF.  This post answers some common questions and provides facts & figures about TAF’s work.  Can’t TAF just be rolled into a city department? … Continue reading →

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