CATF Articles & Posts
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More than 100 countries unite to launch Global Methane Pledge at COP26
Almost 100 Heads of State from around the world joined together today to formally launch the Global Methane Pledge at COP26.
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Nuclear Scaling Initiative secures $3.5M to advance U.S. reactor orderbook
Funding from the Bezos Earth Fund will support the creation of an orderbook for 10+ new nuclear reactor builds in the United States
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EPA proposal lets upwind states off the hook for ozone pollution, shifting burdens to downwind communities
EPA released a proposal to approve upwind states’ plans regarding their interstate transport obligations for the 2015 national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone (the primary component of smog) under the “good neighbor” provision of the Clean Air Act.
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Nigeria can reach net-zero electricity at lower long-term cost – but must plan for firm low-carbon technologies, new CATF analysis shows
A new study from CATF provides a comprehensive, scenario-based comparison of how Nigeria’s electricity system could reach net-zero emissions by 2050, 2060, or 2070.
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2025 wins and emerging trends in state climate policy
While much of the climate and energy conversation in 2025 focused on federal action, some of the most consequential progress occurred at the state level.
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Governor Hochul announces 4 GW of nuclear energy to strengthen New York’s grid
The establishment of the Nuclear Reliability Backbone for a Zero-Emission Grid aims to add 4 GW of new nuclear capacity to New York’s grid.
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EPA’s final rule falls short of proposed limits on air pollution from stationary combustion turbines
Today, the U.S. EPA released weak standards for emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) from stationary combustion turbines.
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Withdrawal from UNFCCC and IPCC sidelines U.S. from key global decision-making
As U.S. federal leadership retreats, CATF will remain fully engaged in multilateral forums.
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DOE’s latest coal funding push misallocates taxpayer money. Here’s how the Department’s existing authorities can drive energy production with carbon utilization.
A second coal-focused notice of funding opportunity (NOFO), “Improving Efficiency, Reliability, and Flexibility of Coal-Based Power Plants,” misallocates carbon capture funding to keep America’s aging coal fleet online.
