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Toronto Environmental Alliance

October 5, 1999
 

Toronto Hoof and Cycle Courier Coalition
 

Congratulations on Messenger Appreciation Day! For over a decade , the Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA) has worked to promote environmentally-sustainable living in Toronto, and we support cycle and foot couriers as an important part of this goal.

As you know, smog and air pollution is one of the most serious threats to our health and environment that we face. Cars and fossil fuel combustion are the largest sources of smog which has been linked to over 1,800 premature deaths in Ontario each year. Toronto and cities across Souther Ontario faced  record numbers of "smog days" this year. Through the Toronto Atmospheric Fund and the City of Toronto Smog Plan, commitments have been made by our city to combat air pollution and climate change, but continued action must be paid to this issue.

In addition to reducing air pollution in Toronto, TEA recognizes your coalition leadership in helping to make our city pedestrian-and-bicycle-friendly.

TEA is pleased to support Messenger Appreciation Day as a way to promote a greener, more environmentally-sustainable Toronto.
 

Sincerely
 

Rich Whate
Toronto Environmental Alliance