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Documenting the impacts of coal fired electricity generation

March 9, 2013Air Pollution and Energy

The OCAA used data from Canada’s National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) to document the huge environmental and health impacts of burning coal.  

mercury.inddMercury Rising: Mercury emissions from Ontario Power Generation’s Coal-fired Plants

 

 

MoreThanHotAir_Cover (Page 1)More than Hot Air: Greenhouse Gas Emissions  from Ontario Power Generation’s Coal-fired Plants

 

 

OntariosPollutionGiantOPG: Ontario’s Pollution Giant

 

 

 

coverParticularly Harmful: Particulates carry toxic brew from Nanticoke Generating Station

 

 

 

reportUp the Stack: Coal-fired Electricity’s Toxic Impact

Recent News

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  • CNSC must immediately ensure Pickering Nuclear is safe to operate March 31, 2021
  • Globe and Mail – Pickering March 30, 2021
  • Ontario Municipalities that have endorsed gas power phase-out March 25, 2021
  • Stunning revelations about Pickering Nuclear Station’s safety March 23, 2021
  • It’s time for Steven Del Duca to become a climate leader March 16, 2021

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About the OCAA

The Ontario Clean Air Alliance (OCAA), established in 1997, successfully led the campaign to phase out the use of dirty coal power in Ontario.  We are now working to move our province to a 100% renewable electricity system.

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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416-260-2080

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