Our GOAL
Decarbonize the global energy system
We push the change in technologies and policies needed to get to a zero-emissions, high-energy planet at an affordable cost. We imagine a world where the energy needs of all people are met efficiently without damaging the atmosphere.
Latest updates and news from our experts
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Category: News & Media
CATF to call for climate action grounded in implementation, investment, and innovation at COP31
Published on: October 15, 2026 -
Category: Policy
Unlocking market mechanisms to scale livestock methane mitigation: A call for action
Published on: October 14, 2026 -
Category: News & Media
New study finds fleet-scale deployment key to reducing small modular reactor (SMR) costs in Europe
Published on: October 8, 2026 -
Category: Electricity
Virginia’s uncertain energy future calls for more resilient planning
Published on: October 6, 2026 -
Category: Policy
California takes important step to commercialize fusion energy
Published on: October 5, 2026 -
Category: Legal
EPA is weakening the Clean Air Act’s smog program one state at a time. CATF is fighting back.
Published on: September 28, 2026
Our Approach & Global Reach
We are a 30-year-old organization with a startup mentality
As problem solvers and creative environmentalists, we achieve change in three main ways:
- Modeling & Systems Analysis: Driving support for the most effective policy and technology strategies.
- Technology Innovation: Facilitating the commercialization of emerging and proven next-generation technologies.
- Policy Advocacy: Working practically and objectively to catalyze realistic change that leads to major impact through legal and legislative advocacy.
We expanded our global footprint
Our team of experts is working all over the world to engage with local partners and stakeholders to develop new ideas, design solutions, and advance innovative technologies and policy solutions. Explore our regional work:
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Celebrating 30 years of impact
Over the past 30 years, CATF has carved out a unique role as a science-driven, solutions-focused, and strategic organization that gets results. Learn about how we got started and explore our history.
Our Areas of Work
Examining all options with an open mind
and clear vision
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CATF has received the highest possible 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, a 2022 Gold Seal of Transparency from Guidestar, is a certified nonprofit partner of 1% of the Planet, and has been endorsed as a highly effective organization by Founders Pledge.
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