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Illinois fully lifts decades-long nuclear moratorium in an important step toward securing clean, reliable, affordable grid
SPRINGFIELD, Il. – Yesterday, the Illinois General Assembly passed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA), which includes a provision that lifts the state’s remaining nuclear moratorium. “The assembly’s action to fully lift the state’s nuclear moratorium will help Illinois achieve its climate goals while supporting grid reliability and…
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UK’s Methane Action Plan marks progress but needs regulatory teeth to deliver
London, UK — The UK Government today published its Methane Action Plan, following growing pressure to deliver on the UK’s Global Methane Pledge commitments. The plan recognises methane’s role in international trade and includes forward-looking measures to explore emissions linked to imported fossil fuels — a welcome step towards global accountability. It also makes progress…
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CATF to urge world leaders to take urgent action to slow warming, while advancing strategies to boost prosperity, cooperation, and security at COP30
Clean Air Task Force (CATF) will send an expert delegation to the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil, calling on world leaders to cut methane emissions to slow near-term warming, while pursuing a pragmatic approach that drives innovation, strengthens economies, enhances energy security, and unlocks global prosperity. “Climate action, prosperity, and security can and…
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CATF statement on Fervo Energy’s Geothermal Sustainable Development Pact
Today, Fervo Energy announced the launch of its Geothermal Sustainable Development Pact, a potential new framework outlining standards for responsible geothermal development. Terra Rogers, Program Director for Superhot Rock Geothermal at CATF shared the following statement on the matter: “Best practices on safety and community engagement are a valuable way…
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CATF’s statement on Google’s investment in carbon capture in Decatur, Illinois
Today, Google announced plans to support the development of a new natural gas power plant with carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Decatur, Illinois. John Thompson, Technology and Markets Director at CATF, shared the following statement on the matter: “It’s an important milestone to see a company like Google invest in carbon capture to proactively…
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Expanding responsible biomass carbon removal could help California meet climate goals more affordably and strengthen rural economies, CATF finds
Sacramento, CA — A new study from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) finds that responsibly scaling biomass carbon removal and storage (BiCRS) could help California meet its carbon dioxide removal goals at a lower cost while generating additional jobs and clean energy. The report, Exploring Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage Scenarios for California, models several ways…
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DOE fusion roadmap marks important step to commercializing fusion, but must be matched with federal investment
The U.S. Department of Energy announced its Fusion Science and Technology roadmap, identifying key steps the United States must take to overcome remaining science and technology gaps to ensure the U.S. leads the world in commercial fusion energy deployment. “This announcement is an important signal to the rest of the world that the United States is serious about fusion energy, but that…
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Failure to adopt Net Zero Framework delays progress on global shipping decarbonization
Today, negotiations at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) failed to reach agreement on the Net-Zero Framework, a policy designed to align global shipping with climate goals and accelerate the transition to cleaner fuels. The outcome represents a setback for maritime decarbonization efforts and underscores the need for renewed commitment to…
