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Ten years after the #ParisAgreement, the world faces a more complex landscape.

At #COP30, CATF is calling for pragmatic climate action – advancing economic growth, energy security, and emissions reduction together.

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Ten years after Paris: A pragmatic path forward at COP30
Monday, November 10th marks the opening of the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Belém, Brazil— and with it, the tenth anniversary of the Paris Agreement. A decade after the world came togethe...
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November 10, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The U.S. must build more transmission to power a cleaner future – and projects have a higher chance of succeeding when communities are partners.

Our new report with @edfenergyex.bsky.social shows early engagement, local priorities, and flexible benefits are key 👇
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How to build transmission with communities, not around them
The U.S. needs to build more electric transmission lines at an unprecedented pace to connect and deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
🌍 New analysis from CATF finds a persistent gap between African countries’ climate commitments and development priorities — undermining progress on both fronts.

Read the report and executive summary 👇
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Policy Silos: The Disconnect Between Climate and Development Agendas in African Countries
Since Africa faces the dual challenge of achieving development while addressing climate change, NDCs and NDPs should be mutually reinforcing.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
We’re bringing our pragmatic, innovation-driven approach to climate action to #COP30 in Belém.

Follow along as we call on world leaders to #CutMethane emissions, expand the clean energy solution set, and align climate policy with economic growth 👇

🔗 www.catf.us/cop30/
November 7, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Over the past 50 years, enhanced geothermal systems have evolved dramatically – paving the way for scalable, reliable #geothermal energy.

Learn how the oil and gas sector is key to driving the advancement of next-generation geothermal forward at our upcoming webinar: www.catf.us/events/power...
November 7, 2025 at 12:19 PM
For the 6th year in a row, we’re thrilled to share that we’re in the top spot on @givinggreen.earth’s highly selective list of most effective climate nonprofits!
November 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
By balancing climate ambition and affordability, Clean Air Task Force helped shape a broad set of climate and energy-related measures in #California this year – from modernizing permitting frameworks for geothermal energy to accelerating grid expansion ⬇️
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Balancing climate ambition and affordability: Reflecting on California’s 2025 legislative session
The 2025 legislative session resulted in one of California’s most comprehensive climate and energy packages in recent years.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
EU Member States have adopted their position on the EU 2040 climate targets. CATF welcomes the breakthrough in the legislative process, but a number of loopholes put the target’s integrity at risk and undermine the EU’s climate leadership position.
November 5, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Enhanced geothermal systems can provide 24/7 clean power and are closer than ever to large-scale deployment.

Join us next week to learn about the state of the next-generation geothermal industry in Canada 🇨🇦: www.catf.us/events/power...
November 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
By fully lifting a decades-long #nuclear moratorium, #Illinois took an important step to secure a reliable and affordable grid – helping the state achieve its climate goals and supporting clean firm power to meet rising energy demand.
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Illinois fully lifts decades-long nuclear moratorium in an important step toward securing clean, reliable, affordable grid
The Illinois General Assembly passed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA), which includes a provision that lifts the state’s remaining nuclear moratorium.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The EIB's new Climate Bank Roadmap 2026-30 provides a strong mandate for clean public investment.

It recognises that low-carbon technologies are vital for EU decarbonisation, competitiveness, resilience, and security. The next step is directing finance accordingly.

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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 disaster...
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October 16, 2025 at 10:12 AM
NEW: CEE Pulse - CATF’s bi-annual update on climate and clean energy in Central and Eastern Europe

From major policy developments to new partnerships, get a clear snapshot of how momentum is building in the region and where it’s headed next.

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October 16, 2025 at 8:32 AM
At the 18th European Nuclear Energy Forum (ENEF) in Bratislava, organised by the @ec.europa.eu and hosted by the Government of Slovakia, CATF’s Emilia Janisz shared findings from 40+ interviews with ministries and industry in Poland, Czechia, Romania, and Estonia. #ENEForum
October 10, 2025 at 9:06 AM
.@massgov.bsky.social is charting a course for advanced nuclear and fusion with new energy roadmaps led by @kcs-umasslowell.bsky.social — a major step toward affordable, reliable decarbonization.

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October 9, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Methane regulation is the foundation of the UK’s net zero strategy. Without it, clean energy priorities like blue hydrogen & industrial decarbonisation cannot credibly move forward.

A new joint letter to Ed Miliband calls for strong, enforceable methane rules in the National Methane Action Plan.
October 8, 2025 at 9:01 AM
A signal from the financial sector: 42 investors representing €4.5 trillion call on the EU to fully implement the Methane Emissions Regulation. Their position is clear - don't delay or weaken the rules. Clear standards provide investment certainty.

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Investors urge EU to uphold methane rules despite US pressure
Investors representing more than 4.5 trillion euros ($5.3 trillion) of assets have urged the EU not to water-down its methane emissions law amid concerns the rules may be weakened to ease U.S. LNG imports, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
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October 2, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Nuclear energy is critical to providing clean, reliable, and affordable electricity to meet growing energy demands across the country—but infrastructure and regulatory challenges need to be addressed. www.catf.us/work/advance...
Our work in advanced nuclear energy
Nuclear energy has great potential for decarbonizing the world energy system at the scale needed to meet the climate challenge.
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September 30, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Earlier this month in Ottawa, CATF’s Terra Rogers delivered a keynote at the Canadian Geothermal Accelerator Conference, sharing insights on the future of superhot rock #geothermal and contributing to the forward-looking conversation on Canada’s geothermal opportunity.
September 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM
How can #CCS help countries in Central and Eastern Europe decarbonise their industrial sectors while remaining globally competitive?

Find out in our upcoming webinar, featuring the launch of a new CATF policy brief and an expert panel discussion: catf.us/events/fundi...
September 15, 2025 at 9:43 AM
The CFTC’s decision to withdraw its carbon market guidance is a step in the wrong direction.

“Carbon markets can play a role in mitigating climate change, but only if the underlying carbon credits are high-quality,” says CATF’s Kathy Fallon.

Read CATF’s full statement: www.catf.us/2025/09/cftc...
CFTC withdrawal of carbon market guidance will weaken market integrity and undermine climate mitigation, warns CATF
Washington, D.C. – The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today announced the withdrawal of its “Guidance Regarding the Listing of Voluntary Carbon Credit Derivative Contracts,” reversing a d...
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September 12, 2025 at 12:57 PM
The EU's future hinges on deploying the full range of climate and clean energy solutions to cut emissions, meet rising power demand, and strengthen competitiveness.

CATF’s Alessia Virone unpacks the EU State of the Energy Union 2025 in our latest blog: www.catf.us/2025/09/eu-s...
EU State of the Energy Union 2025 – A unifying call for sovereignty, security, decarbonisation and competitiveness
In her most recent State of the Union speech, President von der Leyen declared: “This must be Europe’s Independence Moment.” The European Commission’s 2025 State of the Energy Union lands squarely in ...
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September 11, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Today, President von der Leyen outlined how the Commission will tackle the EU’s biggest challenges in a turbulent world - and proposed new measures to shape its future. Here’s CATF’s take on her key statements 👇

#SOTEU2025🇪🇺
September 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Energy demand in the American West is rising faster than any other region in the U.S., and there are many opportunities governors can leverage to meet the moment with resilience, innovation, and affordability.

Find out more in our latest blog 👇

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Unlocking Clean Energy Abundance in the West: Five Pragmatic Policy Recommendations for Western Governors
Energy demand growth in the American West is rising faster than any other region in the U.S., driven by electrification, industrial reshoring, and the rise of AI data centers. Western states have larg...
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September 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The EU’s State of the Energy Union #SOTEU is coming up on Wednesday. It will take stock of Europe’s 2024 climate and energy performance.

Find out more below 👇
September 9, 2025 at 10:11 AM
New from CATF: Geologic hydrogen — a naturally occurring form of #hydrogen produced underground — could complement other clean hydrogen pathways.

Learn what it is, what we know about it, and what we still need to learn in our latest blog. www.catf.us/2025/09/bene...
Beneath the surface: What you need to know about geologic hydrogen
Hydrogen has long played a vital role in the industrial landscape, from fertilizer production to petroleum refining. It will remain essential in a decarbonizing economy, where it is uniquely positione...
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September 8, 2025 at 11:45 AM