The EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) cannot solve every challenge on the path to cleaner aviation, better fuel support and well-designed contrail incentives can help turn Europe’s goals into real projects and emissions cuts. Read our analysis here 👇 www.catf.us/2026/06/the-...

The EU ETS review must turn aviation ambition into deployment

One of the major climate and competitiveness debates of the year is the reform of the EU’s carbon pricing instrument, the Emissions Trading System (ETS). In aviation, much of the discussion has centre...

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Citizens across six European countries (Germany, France, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, Czechia) support the EU Methane Regulation & want their government to implement the rules without delay, a new Ipsos poll finds.

Europe has technologies capable of cutting emissions from steel, cement, & chemicals, but the predictable demand needed to turn those technologies into investable projects is missing. How can the #IAA help create credible lead markets for low-carbon industrial products?

CATF is at #ClimateWeekNYC 2026! We're bringing our global expertise to convene policymakers, industry, investors, researchers, & civil society to accelerate innovative solutions to the world’s most complex climate & energy challenges. Join our events: www.catf.us/events/new-y...

The EU Methane Regulation has huge potential to hold major polluters accountable and cut methane emissions across the globe – but industry continues to publish calls to weaken and delay the regulation.

The U.S. EPA gave a pass to polluters at the expense of public health and welfare – we’ll see them in court. Earlier this week, EPA repealed carbon pollution standards for power plants, despite its obligation to regulate health-harming pollution. www.catf.us/2026/09/epa-...

EPA sued over repeal of power plant carbon reduction rules

Environmental and public health groups sued to stop the Environmental Protection Agency’s repeal of critical standards for power plant carbon pollution.

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Biomass carbon removal can play an important role in climate mitigation, but strong protocols are essential for the industry to scale. That's why CATF launched the BiCRS Benchmark – an interactive tool for evaluating and strengthening biomass carbon removal protocols. www.catf.us/2026/09/new-...

New CATF tool provides framework for self-assessment and strengthening of biomass carbon removal protocols

A new interactive tool from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) provides a practical framework for the self-assessment and strengthening of biomass carbon removal (BiCRS) protocols to help ensure that carbon ...

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#SOTEU: The EU’s energy and climate agenda is entering a new phase – from ambition to delivery. Following yesterday’s 2026 State of the Union address, CATF analyses what comes next for Europe’s energy and industrial transformation. Read the full analysis: www.catf.us/2026/09/eu-s...

EU State of the Union 2026: From energy ambition to delivery

The next phase of Europe’s climate and energy policy will be judged by whether it creates the conditions for investment, infrastructure, and innovation to deliver its objectives.

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States have an opportunity to meet their clean energy goals and growing electricity demand through state-led planning and procurement – and a new CATF report shows them how. www.catf.us/2026/09/repo...

New CATF report identifies how states in deregulated power markets can achieve long-term clean energy goals with state-led planning and procurement

A new report from Clean Air Task Force identifies how establishing state-led planning and procurement can help state governments in deregulated electricity markets meet their power sector decarbonizat...

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We’re excited to announce a strengthened leadership structure to meet the scale and complexity of the global climate challenge 🌍 🔹 Terra Rogers will become CATF’s first Senior Director, Clean Power 🔹 Lily Odarno will become Senior Director, Growth Regions Advocacy

EPA finalized its repeal of the 2024 carbon pollution standards for existing coal-fired and new gas-fired power plants today, abandoning its obligation to protect public health and welfare. Our statement 👇 www.catf.us/2026/09/epa-...

EPA eliminates pollution limits for power plants, abandoning its obligation to protect public health and welfare

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its repeal of the 2024 carbon pollution standards for existing coal-fired and new gas-fired power plants.

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Effective regulations can turn methane commitments into real emissions reductions. That’s why we’re excited to announce Neuquén, Argentina has joined CATF & @ccacoalition.bsky.social’s Fossil Fuel Regulatory Programme to strengthen its methane regulations. www.catf.us/2026/09/prov...

The province of Neuquén, Argentina, joins the Fossil Fuel Regulatory Programme to develop methane regulations for its oil and gas sector

The province of Neuquén, Argentina, has joined the Fossil Fuel Regulatory Programme (FFRP), a country-driven initiative led by Clean Air Task Force (CATF) and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC...

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A new federal funding opportunity for U.S. colleges and universities can help accelerate the subsurface breakthroughs needed to make next-generation geothermal a scalable contributor to climate progress and long-term economic prosperity. Here's how 👇 www.catf.us/2026/09/new-...

New federal funding opportunity for geothermal should prioritize extreme environments and deeper drilling

At a time when the United States needs abundant, reliable, and affordable clean energy to meet rising electricity demand, strengthen domestic industries, and sustain economic growth, this funding oppo...

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🎉 We’re excited to announce that Jonathan Banks has been named Clean Air Task Force’s first-ever Chief of Programs and Advocacy!

A stronger, more coordinated European grid is essential for delivering reliable and clean energy. Today's vote in the European Parliament's ITRE Committee on the revision of the Trans-European Networks for Energy (TEN-E) Regulation is an important step forward.

Next-generation #geothermal energy can deliver clean, reliable electricity 24/7. With enormous geothermal potential in the U.S. West, many states have taken meaningful policy steps to support its development – but realizing the full potential will require continued efforts.

The European Commission's proposal to revise the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) could help make carbon capture and storage investable in #Poland, where carbon capture will be vital to reducing emissions from cement, lime, and fertiliser production.

Dive into the Geothermal Frontier Knowledge Sharing Platform 🔍 This new tool maps next-generation #geothermal global research capacity to drive collaboration and speed up development. www.superhotrock.org/geothermal-f...

If fossil fuel producers continue to extract and sell fossil fuels, they should also be responsible for dealing with the carbon produced. The UK has an opportunity to enact a carbon storage obligation on oil and gas licensees – unlocking private capital needed for CCS.

Today’s @europarl.europa.eu hearing on the Industrial Accelerator Act is a chance to turn demand for low-carbon steel, cement, and other materials into a real market signal. CATF & @bellonaeu.bsky.social recommend stronger targets, clear definitions, and fewer loopholes. www.catf.us/resource/str...

Strengthening Lead Markets in the Industrial Accelerator Act

The EU Parliament and Council now have the opportunity to strengthen the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) and ensure it is compatible with the EU's pathway to climate neutrality and to support competi...

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The world is changing rapidly – and climate and energy policy must keep pace. At #ClimateWeekNYC, CATF will advance breakthrough climate innovation, grounded in pragmatism. Learn more about our presence: www.catf.us/2026/09/catf...

A summer of extreme heat in Europe has tested energy infrastructure – including nuclear power plants. But what do recent reactor shutdowns and output reductions actually tell us about nuclear energy in a warming climate?

New CATF analysis details the toll from coal 🏭 Each year, coal power plant air pollution has been linked to: 🚨 6,600 premature deaths 🚨 2,000 non-fatal heart attacks 🚨 15,000 new asthma diagnoses 🚨 $100 billion in damages www.catf.us/us/toll-from...

#California has a first-in-the-nation cement decarbonization target. Here's how it meets it 👇 Two CATF reports map out the technology & policy pathways CA can use to dramatically cut cement emissions – and offer a blueprint other regions can replicate: www.catf.us/2026/08/new-...

Get an in-depth look at the Geothermal Frontier Knowledge Sharing Platform 🔍 This new tool maps next-generation #geothermal global research capacity to drive collaboration and speed up development. Join CATF + @thinkgeoenergy.com for our upcoming webinar: www.catf.us/events/geoth...

Geothermal power has huge power across the western U.S. Here's how state policies can help get it out of the ground.

Geothermal has big potential. Here’s how states can help realize it.

Next-generation geothermal projects are underway in the U.S. West, but states will need more targeted policies for the industry to scale, a new report…

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California lawmakers are weighing whether to extend Diablo Canyon, the state’s only operating nuclear energy plant and its largest single source of carbon-free electricity. Keeping it online through 2045 would be a win for energy affordability and reliability.

🔍 Introducing the Geothermal Frontier Knowledge Sharing Platform! This new tool maps next-generation #geothermal global research capacity to drive collaboration and speed up development. www.catf.us/2026/08/new-...

Next-generation #geothermal has the potential to unlock abundant, clean, and affordable energy across the American West – if states take action now. CATF's latest report outlines clear, prioritized recommendations to accelerate deployment. www.catf.us/2026/08/new-...

New CATF report maps the policy path to unlocking next-generation geothermal across the Western United States

A new report from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) identifies targeted, actionable policies that western state governments can pursue to attract private investment, reduce project risk, and deploy next-gen...

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DOE’s cancellation of three proposed national transmission corridors is a setback for efforts to build a stronger, more reliable grid.