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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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Nuclear energy and Europe’s energy crossroads
Co-authored with Alan Ahn, Deputy Director for Nuclear, Climate and Energy Program, Third Way The EU stands at an energy crossroads The past few years have made one thing clear: energy security is an important element of overall security. The European Union’s industrial and geopolitical stability has long been exposed to external shocks and dependencies. Today, as the bloc seeks to rebuild its industrial base and assert strategic sovereignty, nuclear…
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Smarter feed. Stronger genes. Healthier herds.
Contributing authors: Charles Brooke, Program Lead, Livestock Enteric Methane Mitigation, Spark Climate Solutions; Barrett Olafson, Project Manager, Livestock Enteric Methane Mitigation, Spark Climate Solutions; Greg Kohler, Agriculture Expert, CCAC; Jennifer Chow, Senior Director, Climate-Resilient Food Systems, EDF; Pamela Ruiter, Director, Global Agricultural Methane, EDF; Derek Tepe, Project Manager, Global Agriculture…
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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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Collaboration, standardization, and sustainable finance take the spotlight at IAEA’s 69th General Conference
At the 69th General Congress of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, delegates emphasized that while nuclear power is providing more clean, 24/7 baseload energy than ever before, the growing demand for gigawatts of new capacity will require a clear, transparent, and standardised nuclear energyecosystem. Today’s global nuclear energy capacity sits at 377 GW, with 417 commercial nuclear power reactors operating worldwide. Depending on the pace of deployment, IAEA projects that capacity could increase to 992 GW by 2050 in a high-case scenario or to…
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H.R. 1 expands 45Z clean fuel production credit for conventional biofuels while cutting sustainable aviation fuel tax credit
H.R. 1, the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act (OBBBA), enacted on July 4, 2025, expands the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z) by extending it through 2029 and loosening eligibility requirements associated with transportation fuels’ carbon intensity (CI). Simultaneously, amendments to the 45Z credit within H.R. 1 dramatically reduce…
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It’s time for a state playbook for fusion energy deployment
As fusion energy moves from the lab to the grid, state policies will be increasingly important in determining how and where the industry takes shape in the United States. In a new policy report, Clean Air Task Force (CATF) offers a menu of state policy options —adaptable to states’ energy…
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States hold the key to industrial innovation
Introduction: Why Industry Matters and the Role of States The United States’ industrial base is a cornerstone of its economy, employing more than 12 million workers and generating hundreds of billions in payroll. However, industry is also a leading source of pollution, responsible for nearly a quarter of the national…
