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2020 CATF Annual Report – A Year of Global Impact
We are thrilled to share the following report outlining our leadership throughout 2020. From our expansion in the EU to helping secure $125B for five years of energy technology at the United States federal level—CATF was in the driver’s seat despite a tumultuous year.
March 2, 2021 Super PollutantsBiden’s World Climate Summit Must Include a Pledge to Tackle Methane Emissions
President Biden has come out swinging on climate change. In his first months as president, his administration has rejoined the Paris Agreement, appointed domestic and international climate czars, and this week proposed an “American Jobs Plan” with sweeping investments in greener infrastructure. All of this, however, is prologue to the highly anticipated April 22 World Climate Summit at […]
April 5, 2021 PolicyCATF Applauds Biden Infrastructure and Climate Plan, A Critical Step Forward for U.S. Decarbonization
BOSTON – Clean Air Task Force applauds the Biden Administration’s newly unveiled $2 trillion American Jobs Plan, which includes critical support for the technologies needed to decarbonize the U.S. economy. “In order to tackle the climate crisis, we need to rapidly develop and scale a broad array of critical zero-carbon technologies.” said Armond Cohen, Executive Director of Clean Air Task Force. “President Biden’s new jobs and infrastructure plan […]
March 31, 2021 PolicyHigher-Impact Federal Electricity Procurement
As we move further into spring and prepare for lengthy debates in Congress and the Administration over what climate policies, mandates, and investments can be passed this year, it is worth remembering that there are actions that the White House can take immediately to reduce its emissions footprint. At the top of that list should […]
March 30, 2021 Decarbonized Fossil EnergyA Round-up of Carbon Capture Projects Around The World
2021 will be a year of climate commitments. On the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement, the pressure is mounting for nations to raise their ambitions and set firm commitments to reach net-zero by 2050. The nature of those commitments will dictate investment for years to come, which is why the global climate community must […]
March 31, 2021Our Mission
We push the change in technologies and policies needed to get to a zero-emissions, high-energy planet at an affordable cost. Imagine a world where the energy needs of all humans are met efficiently without damaging the atmosphere.
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How We're Different
Technology Advocacy
Facilitating the commercialization of emerging and proven climate change mitigation technologies.
Policy Advocacy
Working practically and objectively to catalyze and spark realistic change that leads to major impact through legal and legislative advocacy.
Thought Leadership
Driving support for the most effective policy and technology strategies.
Examining All Options with an Open Mind
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Advanced Energy Systems
Provide the world with a vision of practical, resilient pathways to a zero carbon energy system.
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Advanced Nuclear Energy
Create a normal global research and development, commercial, regulatory, and social ecosystem in which nuclear technology can flourish in order to decarbonize global energy production.
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Bioenergy
Redirect the production and use of bioenergy so that it contributes to—rather than undermines—decarbonization and climate stability.
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Decarbonized Fossil Energy
Accelerate the adoption of carbon capture technologies to prevent CO2 emissions from power generation and industrial sources.
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Power Plants
Ensure the adoption of U.S. emission standards on U.S. fossil power plants to zero out U.S. power sector carbon emissions by 2050.
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Super Pollutants
Catalyze deep, global reductions in methane and black carbon emissions to help stave off the risk of irreversible changes to our climate.
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