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New CATF/Brattle report outlines strategies for aligning Europe’s capacity mechanisms with clean energy transition goals
A new report from The Brattle Group, commissioned by Clean Air Task Force (CATF), identifies practical strategies for European policymakers to update capacity mechanisms and clean energy procurements to create mutually supportive incentives for meeting both reliability needs and long-term decarbonisation goals.
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EPA’s repeal of updated standards allows more emissions of hazardous air pollutants from coal plants
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule repealing updated standards for hazardous air pollutant (also called air toxics) emissions from coal-fired power plants.
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Governor Pritzker takes important step toward advancing nuclear energy in Illinois
Today, Governor Pritzker issued an executive order that will support the deployment of new nuclear facilities in Illinois.
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U.S. EPA sued over illegal repeal of climate protections
Health, environmental groups challenge the Trump EPA’s harmful, unscientific, and illegal repeal of the endangerment finding and elimination of clean vehicle standards.
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Colorado Electric Transmission Authority could unlock faster, lower-cost transmission, finds CATF
A policy brief from CATF finds that the Colorado Electric Transmission Authority (CETA) could play a decisive role in expanding the state’s high-voltage transmission network.
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U.S. EPA repeals landmark finding that underpins public health and climate regulations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its unlawful repeal of the endangerment finding.
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U.S. lawmakers urge EU to maintain strong methane import standards
A group of U.S. Members of Congress has urged the European Union to preserve its Methane Regulation, showing strong support for new rules slated to reduce global emissions. In a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Energy Ministers of EU Member States, the lawmakers argue that…
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New CATF report: As global development finance retreats, Gulf countries could play a decisive role in Africa’s clean energy future
As traditional sources of development finance recede, a new report finds that countries in the Middle East are emerging as some of the most influential actors shaping Africa’s clean energy and industrial future.
