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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How to accelerate emissions reductions in the agriculture sector? Put farmers at the center of methane action
Agriculture is the largest source of human-made methane, and this methane comes primarily from the digestive process and manure of ruminant animals, particularly cattle.
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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.
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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.
