Tag: Clean Air Task Force (CATF)

New report and interactive map highlight policy designs and opportunities for states to create and implement clean electricity standards

Stuart Mitchell

As many state legislatures head into the 2025 legislative session, Clean Air Task Force (CATF) released a report that explores the benefits and key design elements of state clean electricity standards (CES). Alongside the report, CATF launched an interactive map that shows states that have adopted a CES or renewable portfolio standard and analyzes a variety of policy components, including eligible technologies, stringency of the standard, and built-in compliance flexibility.   “High public and business support for clean energy creates opportunities for states across the country to take action to meet…

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UK releases a major methane report – CATF applauds progress and offers insights

Stuart Mitchell

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee recently released a critical report on tackling methane emissions, following their inquiry launched earlier last year.  This report is a crucial first step for the UK on methane emissions reduction, which is the best tool we have for bending the curve on climate in our lifetimes. Government must build on these recommendations to develop and implement policies that align with both our domestic goals and our international climate commitments.   Clean Air Task Force (CATF) welcomes this report as an essential milestone…

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CATF named most effective climate organization for the fifth year in a row

Stuart Mitchell

Last Giving Tuesday, for the fifth year in a row, Clean Air Task Force (CATF) was rated by multiple external evaluators as one of the most effective organizations in the world working to address climate change.  Last month, in recognition of Giving Tuesday, news outlet Vox issued its annual list of the most effective organizations working on climate change, once again rating Clean Air Task Force number one. Last month, Heatmap News also listed CATF as one of the top six climate organizations to support. This comes on the heels…

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Innovation Fund’s support for CCS projects beyond the North Sea will aid decarbonisation

Stuart Mitchell

The European Commission has announced €4.8 billion in grants under the Innovation Fund to 85 important climate and energy projects across 18 countries. Among them are 16 projects involving carbon capture and storage (CCS).  Key takeaways on carbon capture projects announced by the Innovation Fund:  First Onshore CO2 Storage in the EU: The Danube Removals project in Hungary marks the first onshore CO2 storage project supported by the Innovation Fund in the EU, as well as Hungary’s first commercial-scale CCS project. The project aims to deliver carbon removals through the…

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Victory for clean air as D.C. Circuit refuses to block stricter standards for hazardous air emissions from power plants

Stuart Mitchell

In a significant win for public health and the environment, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has denied attempts to delay the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) stricter regulations for hazardous air pollutants, including mercury, from existing coal-fired power plants. The decision comes after industry and state challengers filed motions to stay implementation of the standards while the court heard challenges to the rule. “Hazardous air pollutants like mercury, arsenic, and nickel present serious threats to public health and the environment, especially in frontline communities,” said Hayden…

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