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Carbon Capture
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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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Capturing Public Trust: Social Acceptance of CCS in Poland
SECTION 1 Setting the stage: Poland’s industrial challenge and the case for CCS Public perception of carbon capture and storage (CCS) refers to the awareness, understanding, and attitudes of individuals and communities about the technology. Social acceptance goes a step further, referring to the willingness of local communities, stakeholders, and…
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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…
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EIB Climate Bank Roadmap 2026-30: Strengthening the EU’s climate action toolbox through strategic sustainable finance
Introduction Climate change arguably remains the most urgent challenge of our time. Record-breaking temperatures month after month and increasingly deadly and economically devastating climate disasters demonstrate that decisive and sustained action is still needed to cut planet-warming emissions. While other priorities for public funding and support have emerged, addressing climate…
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Building demand for decarbonised products of heavy industry in the EU: Recommendations for the Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act
Key recommendations Introduction Heavy industry sectors, such as steel, cement, chemicals, and refining, emit over 500 million tonnes of CO2 annually in the European Union (EU), accounting for 20% of the total CO2 emissions.1 Industrial emissions have declined relatively little in the past decade, as incremental improvements to existing processes…
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Next steps for Article 23: How penalties can give teeth to the European Union’s CO2 storage obligation on oil and gas producers
In 2024, the EU broke new ground by requiring oil and gas producers to start building the CO₂ storage infrastructure needed to reach its climate goals. Under the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA), these companies must deliver 50 million tonnes of annual CO2 injection capacity by 2030 — a target critical…
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Coordinated Government action on CCS funding and deployment could slash industrial decarbonisation costs in CEE
A new policy brief from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) provides a roadmap for governments in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) to accelerate regional carbon capture and storage (CCS) deployment to decarbonise heavy industry, maintain competitiveness, and secure long-term economic resilience. It provides a clear, actionable path for national governments to coordinate CCS deployment, reduce costs, and access available EU…
