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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Balancing climate ambition and affordability: Reflecting on California’s 2025 legislative session
Last month, Governor Gavin Newsom wrapped up bill actions for the 2025 legislative session, signing into law a suite of measures that together comprise one of California’s most comprehensive climate and energy packages in recent years. This year’s session was defined by efforts to pair climate ambition with affordability, with…
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New Innovation Fund awards underscore growing market demand for CO₂ storage and cross-border transport
Today, the European Commission announced €2.9 billion in grants under the EU Innovation Fund to accelerate 61 net-zero technology projects, with multiple selections advancing carbon capture, CO₂ transport, and storage. This round confirms that carbon management development is expanding beyond the North Sea, with new projects in Belgium, France, Italy,…
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Empowering the next generation of climate leaders: Reflections from CATF’s inaugural CEE Fellowship
CATF’s first Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) Fellowship Empowering energy and climate leaders of tomorrow has wrapped up its inaugural year, uniting ten emerging professionals from across the region to build knowledge, exchange ideas, and accelerate progress toward a cleaner energy future. Selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants,…
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CATF’s first CEE Fellowship builds a new generation of climate leaders
Clean Air Task Force (CATF) has completed its first Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) Fellowship, an eight-week programme empowering emerging climate and energy professionals to accelerate the region’s clean energy transition. Ten fellows from Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Moldova, Poland, and Romania joined CATF experts and regional leaders to explore practical…
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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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UK’s Methane Action Plan marks progress but needs regulatory teeth to deliver
London, UK — The UK Government today published its Methane Action Plan, following growing pressure to deliver on the UK’s Global Methane Pledge commitments. The plan recognises methane’s role in international trade and includes forward-looking measures to explore emissions linked to imported fossil fuels — a welcome step towards global accountability. It also makes progress…
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CATF to urge world leaders to take urgent action to slow warming, while advancing strategies to boost prosperity, cooperation, and security at COP30
Clean Air Task Force (CATF) will send an expert delegation to the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil, calling on world leaders to cut methane emissions to slow near-term warming, while pursuing a pragmatic approach that drives innovation, strengthens economies, enhances energy security, and unlocks global prosperity. “Climate action, prosperity, and security can and…
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CATF statement on Fervo Energy’s Geothermal Sustainable Development Pact
Today, Fervo Energy announced the launch of its Geothermal Sustainable Development Pact, a potential new framework outlining standards for responsible geothermal development. Terra Rogers, Program Director for Superhot Rock Geothermal at CATF shared the following statement on the matter: “Best practices on safety and community engagement are a valuable way…
