Our GOAL
Decarbonize the global energy system
We push the change in technologies and policies needed to get to a zero-emissions, high-energy planet at an affordable cost. We imagine a world where the energy needs of all people are met efficiently without damaging the atmosphere.
Latest updates and news from our experts
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Category: Transportation
The Advanced Clean Trucks rule saves lives, so why is Congress trying to axe it?
Published on: April 23, 2025 -
Category: Technology
Launching a global effort to accelerate superhot rock geothermal innovation
Published on: April 23, 2025 -
Category: Policy
Hitting the ground running: Climate and clean energy progress in New Mexico’s 2025 legislative session
Published on: April 18, 2025 -
Category: Technology
An introduction to the next clean energy frontier: Superhot rock and the challenges in developing enhanced geothermal systems
Published on: April 17, 2025 -
Category: Climate
Pulling out of Paris surrenders more than just climate leadership
Published on: April 15, 2025 -
Category: Policy
Advancing land systems for climate action in 2024: How CATF is leveraging land for global decarbonization
Published on: April 8, 2025
Our Approach & Global Reach
We are a more than 25-year-old organization with a startup mentality
As problem solvers and creative environmentalists, we achieve change in three main ways:
- Modeling & Systems Analysis: Driving support for the most effective policy and technology strategies.
- Technology Innovation: Facilitating the commercialization of emerging and proven next-generation technologies.
- Policy Advocacy: Working practically and objectively to catalyze realistic change that leads to major impact through legal and legislative advocacy.
We expanded our global footprint
Our team of experts is working all over the world to engage with local partners and stakeholders to develop new ideas, design solutions, and advance innovative technologies and policy solutions. Explore our regional work:
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Celebrating more than 25 years of impact
Over the past 25+ years, CATF has carved out a unique role as a science-driven, solutions-focused, and strategic organization that gets results. Learn about how we got started and explore our history.

Our Areas of Work
Examining all options with an open mind
and clear vision
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CATF has received the highest possible 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, a 2022 Gold Seal of Transparency from Guidestar, is a certified nonprofit partner of 1% of the Planet, and has been endorsed as a highly effective organization by Founders Pledge.
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