Julie Leach
Senior Manager, Communications and Campaigns
Julie Leach manages communications strategy at the Atmospheric Fund. By sharing campaigns, research, and perspectives, and collaborating across governments, media, and diverse industries, she aims to influence a net zero, more just society. Her areas of expertise include policy advocacy campaigns, fundraising, and writing. As a staff member and then board director at SolarShare Co-operative, Julie launched the Community Solar Bond initiative, where she raised the first thousand members and million dollars for the co-op. She has worked and volunteered in Toronto, Montreal, and overseas, in education and renewable energy.
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Why we’re launching the Home Solar Accelerator
Emissions rise again in the GTHA – gap widens despite proven solutions
How ready for heat pumps is Toronto Hydro?
Opposition to federal EV standard could cost $90-billion in health benefits
Three climate funds invest in Kite Mobility to boost electric ridesharing in Canadian apartments and condos
Statement from The Atmospheric Fund on Canada’s clean electricity regulations
TAF’s EV Station Fund supports priority EV charging in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
This Uber driver made the switch to an EV and watched the profits roll in
From traffic to bad air, low-income groups face the worst of climate change in Toronto: experts
Burlington to offer interest-free loans to 20 residents for heat pumps
Clean Energy Credit Registry has the potential to attract clean energy investments and reduce carbon emissions
Budget 2023 is a commitment to a clean electricity system
Canada’s electric vehicle sales targets will reduce air pollution and create at least $90 billion in health benefits
Statement from The Atmospheric Fund on Canada’s electric vehicle sales targets
New research: Ontario has affordable options to meet growing electricity demand without ramping up fossil fuels
Carbon emissions increased in all regions of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
Reality check: Latest data reveals 5.2% increase in carbon emissions in the GTHA
Harnessing the potential of Hamilton industry’s waste heat
Canada’s municipalities push for health-based climate action
What does Canada’s new $15 billion plan mean for urban climate action?
How to trigger a net-zero building wave
Under the hood of Environmental Insights Explorer’s latest transportation emissions release
California just voted down stricter gig economy rules. Now, Toronto advocates are asking: do app companies have too much power?
What the widespread use of outdoor heaters means for Toronto’s carbon footprint this winter
TAF News: September 2020
TAF News: August 2020
Durham transit acquires funding for electric bus project
Passive House developing buildings exchange plan for GTHA
What is plan for clean energy when Pickering nuclear plant closes?
Exciting news: Toronto’s carbon emissions are declining. What does it mean?
Fall Economic Statement has benefits for urban climate action
Resilience in 2050: An interview with futurist Sanjay Khanna
Connecting the dots: carbon reduction and other public goods
TransformTO Talks: Nurses speak up for carbon reduction and health
Five facts about Ontario’s rising electricity rates
Engaging diverse audiences is key to addressing climate change
TransformTO Talks: Natural capital with economist Brian DePratto
TransformTO Talks: Transit equity with urban planner Sean Hertel
Community ideas for a low-carbon Toronto
Ontario’s gas expansion plan may undermine its own climate strategy
Are we there yet? The state of transit investment in the GTHA
Canada ranks tenth of 23 countries in energy efficiency
New video for our TowerWise retrofit project
Ontario Climate Change Action Plan to benefit Toronto’s social housing
Province makes historic $17 Million Atmospheric Fund contribution
Survey shows barriers to energy efficiency in Canada
TAF financing facilitates better-than-code Windmill Developments Condo
Province steps up to help municipalities address climate change
