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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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 561…
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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…
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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…
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Major methane emissions continue across Romania’s oil and gas infrastructure, underscoring urgent need to defend EU Methane Regulation
BUCHAREST, ROMANIA – Between 8–16 July 2025, 2 Celsius, Clean Air Task Force (CATF), and the Center for Climate Crime Analysis (CCCA) conducted a methane emissions documentation campaign across Romania, surveying over 75 oil and gas facilities using optical gas imaging (OGI) technology. Key Findings Visual evidence was captured at abandoned and active wells, processing facilities,…
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Unlocking the Potential of Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage: Highlights from New York Climate Week
Additional Contributors: Charlotte Levy, Carbon180; Dan Sanchez, Carbon Direct; and Audrey Denvir, World Resources Institute During New York Climate Week, Clean Air Task Force (CATF) brought together experts from Carbon180, Carbon Direct, the National Wildlife Federation, and World Resources Institute to present and discuss the opportunities and challenges of Biomass…
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Advanced Nuclear Energy Supply Chains
The Opportunity Advanced nuclear energy is uniquely positioned to meet growing U.S. Advanced nuclear energy is uniquely positioned to meet growing U.S. energy demand, support American energy independence, provide reliable and affordable clean power, and create jobs. Fission reactors rely on several niche materials to operate efficiently and safely. Foreign Entity of Concern (“FEOC”) provisions for 48E, 45Y, and 45X tax credits should…
