CATF Articles & Posts
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More than 100 countries unite to launch Global Methane Pledge at COP26
Almost 100 Heads of State from around the world joined together today to formally launch the Global Methane Pledge at COP26.
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Major methane emissions continue across Romania’s oil and gas infrastructure, underscoring urgent need to defend EU Methane Regulation
BUCHAREST, ROMANIA – Between 8–16 July 2025, 2 Celsius, Clean Air Task Force (CATF), and the Center for Climate Crime Analysis (CCCA) conducted a methane emissions documentation campaign across Romania, surveying over 75 oil and gas facilities using optical gas imaging (OGI) technology. Key Findings Visual evidence was captured at abandoned and active wells, processing facilities,…
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Unlocking the Potential of Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage: Highlights from New York Climate Week
Additional Contributors: Charlotte Levy, Carbon 180; Dan Sanchez, Carbon Direct; and Audrey Denvir, World Resources Institute During New York Climate Week, Clean Air Task Force (CATF) brought together experts from Carbon180, Carbon Direct, the National Wildlife Federation, and World Resources Institute to present and discuss the opportunities and challenges of…
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Advanced Nuclear Energy Supply Chains
The Opportunity Advanced nuclear energy is uniquely positioned to meet growing U.S. Advanced nuclear energy is uniquely positioned to meet growing U.S. energy demand, support American energy independence, provide reliable and affordable clean power, and create jobs. Fission reactors rely on several niche materials to operate efficiently and safely. Foreign Entity of Concern (“FEOC”) provisions for 48E, 45Y, and 45X tax credits should…
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DOE rips funding from over 600 awards for energy projects, ignoring bipartisan support and economic benefits
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is planning to terminate funding for over 600 awards totaling $23 billion, including a full termination of funding for the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs program. Conrad Schneider, Senior Director, U.S., at Clean Air Task Force said: “DOE is slashing funding to American companies, investors, and communities across the U.S. “Over the last several years, the U.S….
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DOE Project cuts pull the rug out under communities and undermine American interests
The U.S. Department of Energy today announced the termination of 223 energy projects that were important to advancing the United States’ energy future. Conrad Schneider, Senior Director, U.S., at Clean Air Task Force said: “This move doesn’t just pull the rug out from under American communities, businesses, and workers counting on these projects, it…
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Reliability, affordability, and durability take center stage at Climate Week NYC
With Climate Week NYC 2025 now behind us, one theme from the proceedings has been unmistakable: reliability, affordability, and durability are front and center in the global climate conversation. Whether it’s meeting rapidly growing electricity demand or identifying economically workable solutions to reduce emissions from sectors like agriculture, these challenges are becoming broadly recognized as increasingly urgent and central…
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Experience Exchange: Learning from India’s waste management success
Over the past 20 years, India has taken important steps to strengthen its solid waste management systems, from policy changes to improved technical and implementation support at the national, state, and local level. This month, as part of the WasteMAP initiative, CATF’s methane pollution prevention team traveled there with representatives…
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Geothermal Supply Chain
The Opportunity Advancements from the oil and gas sector, especially in directional drilling and well design, are driving innovation in geothermal development.1 Next-generation geothermal can drive American energy abundance, support energy security, and provide 24/7 clean firm baseload power to the grid with adequate support across the value chain.2 Today’s conventional…
