Wide array of countries include carbon management, hydrogen, and nuclear energy in their climate commitments – Clean Air Task Force
New analysis from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) finds that both developed and developing countries plan to use advanced low-emission energy and climate technologies like carbon management, hydrogen, and nuclear energy to meet their climate goals – underscoring the importance of increasing funding and advancing research, government support, and international collaboration to commercialize these technologies […]
What does the latest IPCC report say about carbon capture? – Clean Air Task Force
Matt Bright Toby Lockwood Carbon capture and storage remain central to climate mitigation strategies in Working Group III’s contribution to AR6 IPCC Reports are not for the faint of heart. At 2,913 pages in length, the organization’s latest salvo – Working Group III’s (WGIII) Contribution to the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) – is sobering. It […]
NOAA analysis finds surge in atmospheric methane, highlighting urgent need for emissions reductions – Clean Air Task Force
New analysis on surging levels of methane in the atmosphere “highlights the urgent need for a coordinated global effort to reduce methane emissions,” said Sarah Smith, Program Director, Super Pollutants at Clean Air Task Force. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) found in new analysis that atmospheric levels of methane spiked by a record […]
Maryland on brink of passing nation-leading climate and energy bill – Clean Air Task Force
Both chambers of the Maryland General Assembly passed the Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 with a supermajority, bringing the state to the brink of passing a nation-leading, critically needed climate and energy bill. “The Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 is a vital piece of legislation that would boost Maryland’s economy, safeguard its environment, […]
2022 Appropriations package unlocks important clean energy funding, setting foundation for transformative increases in 2023 – Clean Air Task Force
Congress has successfully passed the fiscal year 2022 omnibus appropriations bill, which includes a nearly $3 billion increase in the Department of Energy’s budget and important new funding for climate and clean energy efforts. Conrad Schneider, Advocacy Director at Clean Air Task Force, said: “We’re pleased to see Congress pass this year’s government funding […]
CATF supports the U.S. federal government’s carbon-free electricity commitment, providing recommendations to maximize its impact
WASHINGTON — Clean Air Task Force submitted comments to the U.S. federal government this week in response to a request for information regarding its plan to transition the federal government to a carbon-free electricity supply, supporting the government’s ambition while urging it to improve key provisions. “Clean Air Task Force fully supports the U.S. government’s […]
New IPCC report underscores importance of rapid emissions reductions – Clean Air Task Force
David McCabe Recently, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its Working Group II report, the latest in a long line of reports that illustrate the urgent need for climate action. The accelerating human and natural impacts of the warming climate – impacts that are hardest-hitting for the most vulnerable, and outpacing efforts to […]
State of the Union provides President Biden with opportunity to push for critical U.S. climate leadership – Clean Air Task Force
WASHINGTON – The State of the Union provides President Biden with a “clear opportunity to reinject urgency into the federal government’s efforts to take bold action on climate change,” said Conrad Schneider, Advocacy Director at Clean Air Task Force (CATF). President Biden will deliver his first State of the Union address this evening, just one […]
CATF’s early campaigns – Clean Air Task Force
As we celebrate our 25th anniversary this year, we’re taking the opportunity to reflect on our impact, consider the challenges we’ve faced, and ensure our successes inform our current efforts as we expand our global footprint and capabilities. This month, we’re diving deep into CATF’s humble beginnings and early successes, which laid the groundwork for […]
New study highlights importance of flaring safeguards to limit black carbon emissions – Clean Air Task Force
HOUSTON — Flaring of natural gas in the United States contributed to dozens of premature deaths in 2019, according to a new study co-authored by Clean Air Task Force experts and Rice University environmental engineers. “Flaring wastes gas and results in unnecessary emissions of methane, carbon dioxide, and pollutants like black carbon particulate matter that […]