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CATF’s statement on Google’s investment in carbon capture in Decatur, Illinois
Today, Google announced plans to support the development of a new natural gas power plant with carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Decatur, Illinois. John Thompson, Technology and Markets Director at CATF, shared the following statement on the matter: “It’s an important milestone to see a company like Google invest in carbon capture to proactively…
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Exploring Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage Scenarios for California
A new report from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) explores how California could meet its 2045 carbon dioxide removal (CDR) target using Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage (BiCRS) systems. CATF researchers assessed seven illustrative scenarios that vary in technology pathways, social acceptance, and costs, focusing on the utilization of waste and…
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DOE fusion roadmap marks important step to commercializing fusion, but must be matched with federal investment
The U.S. Department of Energy announced its Fusion Science and Technology roadmap, identifying key steps the United States must take to overcome remaining science and technology gaps to ensure the U.S. leads the world in commercial fusion energy deployment. “This announcement is an important signal to the rest of the world that the United States is serious about fusion energy, but that…
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Interconnection Reforms and Processes Across the Atlantic: A Primer
This primer was authored by Cameron Dehmlow Dunne. Interconnection queues across the United States and the United Kingdom have become significantly backlogged, with over 2,500 gigawatts (GW) of generation and storage awaiting connection in the U.S. and over 750 GW in the UK.1 These backlogs have doubled project wait times to five years or…
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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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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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The State Industrial Policy Playbook – A Policy Guide for Low-Emission Heavy Industry
Executive Summary The industrial sector is a cornerstone of the U.S. economy, employing over 12 million workers and generating $851 billion in annual payroll, but it is also responsible for approximately 12 percent of harmful air pollutants and 23 percent of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. While decades of deindustrialization have…
