Our GOAL
Decarbonize the global energy system to address climate change
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: Technology
There’s a challenging road ahead for hydrogen imports to the EU
Published on: September 26, 2023 -
Category: Policy
How the Net Zero Industry Act can create a European low-carbon industrial base through deploying carbon capture and storage
Published on: September 25, 2023 -
Category: Technology
How national governments can harness the potential of carbon capture and storage in Europe
Published on: September 19, 2023 -
Category: News & Media
EU countries must use NECP revisions to address climate target “planning gap”
Published on: September 13, 2023 -
Category: Policy
Designing an EU methane import standard
Published on: September 5, 2023 -
Category: Policy
Climate Pollution Reduction Grants: 10 considerations for states
Published on: August 23, 2023
Gain insights and explore the latest climate policy and
technology innovation news.
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 climate change mitigation technologies.
- Policy Advocacy: Working practically and objectively to catalyze realistic change that leads to major impact through legal and legislative advocacy.
We’re expanding our global footprint
With the support of our donors and partners, we are expanding our impact around the world. Our team of experts is working to engage with local partners and stakeholders to develop new ideas, design solutions, and advance innovative technologies and policy solutions to address climate change. 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 in the environmental and climate movement 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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Advanced Nuclear
Create a research and development, commercial, regulatory, and social ecosystem in which we can tap into the myriad carbon-free benefits of nuclear technology.
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Land Systems
How we manage land systems shapes the future of our energy and climate systems, and determines our ability to meet the needs of a growing population.
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Carbon Capture
Accelerate the adoption of carbon capture technologies to prevent CO₂ emissions from power generation and industrial sources.
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Energy Access
Reorient energy strategies to better support the rapid expansion of modern, cost-effective power in Africa and beyond.
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Infrastructure Deployment
Ensure a diverse array of clean energy infrastructure is built in an equitable manner to meet global energy demand.
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Power Plants
Ensure the adoption of U.S. emission standards on U.S. fossil power plants to zero-out power sector carbon emissions by 2050.
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Methane Pollution Prevention
Catalyze deep, global reductions in methane emissions to help stave off the risk of irreversible changes to our climate.
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Superhot Rock Energy
Superhot rock energy is a visionary technology deserving of investment, and yet almost entirely unrecognized in the decarbonization debate.
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Zero-Carbon Fuels
Advance zero-carbon fuels like hydrogen and ammonia, which have the potential to decarbonize hard-to-electrify sectors.
Support our work
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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