Tag: Clean Air Task Force

New CCAC and CATF partnership to support 20 countries in cutting energy sector methane emissions, advancing goals of Global Methane Pledge

Stuart Mitchell

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) and Clean Air Task Force (CATF) announced the launch of the Fossil Fuel Regulatory Programme (FFRP), supporting low- and middle-income governments in taking immediate action to reduce methane emissions from their oil, gas, and coal sectors.  The FFRP will provide targeted support to up to 20 governments eligible for official development assistance from mid-2024 to mid-2027. This will include a streamlined project approval process that allows CCAC and CATF experts to more quickly address regulatory and capacity gaps and help countries build the…

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CFTC takes step to improve carbon markets, but major gaps remain

Stuart Mitchell

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently issued final guidance on the listing of voluntary carbon credit derivative contracts, outlining key criteria to enhance the credibility and integrity of the market.  “Voluntary carbon markets can play a role in mitigating climate change, but only if the underlying carbon credits are high-quality,” said Kathy Fallon, Land Systems Director at Clean Air Task Force. “To date, inadequate standards, inconsistent implementation, and weak governance have led to the sale of low-quality credits leading to the loss of public and investor confidence. The CFTC’s…

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BLM takes critical step forward with updated Western Solar Plan, accelerates clean energy deployment while safeguarding climate

Stuart Mitchell

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently unveiled its proposed strategy for solar energy development on public lands. The proposed updated Western Solar Plan, released alongside the Final Utility-Scale Solar Energy Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement, will expand availability of applications for utility-scale solar development across 31 million acres of public lands in 11 western states.  “We commend BLM for adopting a strategic approach to accelerating clean energy development on public lands,” said Nicole Pavia, Clean Energy Infrastructure Deployment Director at Clean Air Task Force (CATF). “By steering solar development to…

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New report offers inventory of state renewable energy siting policies in the U.S.

Stuart Mitchell

A new report details state renewable energy siting policies and permitting authorities across the United States, profiling all 50 states plus Puerto Rico. Compiled by researchers from the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) and Clean Air Task Force (CATF), with support from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), and Consensus Building Institute (CBI), this report serves as an essential resource for policymakers, project developers, and community members navigating the complex landscape of renewable energy project permitting and siting across the U.S.   “We have an unprecedented opportunity…

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France and Austria release ambitious carbon management strategies to combat climate change

Stuart Mitchell

France has unveiled its Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) strategy, outlining its roadmap for reducing carbon emissions by capturing CO2 from industrial sources and utilising or storing it to prevent its release into the atmosphere. These technologies will also be critical in helping France reach carbon neutrality through the capture and storage of biogenic or atmospheric CO2.  “As one of the EU’s largest contributors to industrial CO2 emissions, France will need CCUS to achieve its climate targets while preserving its manufacturing base” said Toby Lockwood, Technology and Markets Director…

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