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Rolling back NEPA puts clean energy progress—and public trust—at risk
For more than fifty years, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) has served as one of the United States’ bedrock environmental protections. The law requires federal agencies to consider the reasonably foreseeable environmental impacts of their activities, integrate those considerations into agency decision making, and enhance public transparency in the…
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Washington released a draft forest offset rule, and there’s a lot to like
The Washington Department of Ecology has released a new draft of its forest offset protocol within it’s cap-and-invest program. The draft rule includes significant updates that could have a positive impact on the quality of carbon credits and ultimately, the program’s ability to deliver real climate benefits. Many of these…
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Anastasia Marceau joins Clean Air Task Force as Managing Director
Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is pleased to announce that Anastasia Marceau has joined the organization as Managing Director, leading CATF’s Executive team and identifying collaborative opportunities across CATF’s programs, advocacy, external engagement, people, finance, and operational functions. “Following a period of rapid growth and global expansion to fourteen countries…
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New CATF analysis reveals hidden electricity costs are stalling growth for African businesses
Cotonou, BENIN – New research from Clean Air Task Force shows that unreliable electricity and the high costs of backup solutions are driving a significant share of African businesses into financial distress. Using Benin as a case study, the analysis finds that backup systems like generators and voltage stabilizers make…
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CATF to EPA: Strong technical record and legal foundation require EPA to regulate carbon pollution from power plants under the Clean Air Act
WASHINGTON – Clean Air Task Force (CATF), along with partner organizations, submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to its proposed repeal of the carbon pollution standards for existing coal-fired and new gas-fired power plants. “EPA has the responsibility – and the legal obligation – to…
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Under the radar: Innovative state policies for a cleaner economy
U.S. states continue to take important legislative and executive actions to deploy clean technologies.
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U.S. EPA delays compliance of important methane regulations for oil and gas, which will exacerbate pollution, hinder climate progress, and undermine public health
The U.S. EPA announced it will delay compliance of several of the provisions of the Clean Air Act standards for oil and gas facilities.
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U.S. EPA proposes eliminating landmark finding that underpins public health and climate regulations
Today, the U.S. EPA proposed to repeal the greenhouse gas endangerment finding and over a decade of motor vehicle greenhouse gas standards.
