Clean Air Task Force

BREAKING: A new report from CATF reveals that more than half of flaring emissions from 10 major oil companies comes from their non-operated assets – driving up #methane emissions around the world. The report, for the first time, determines a company’s whole flaring impact globally by attributing flaring to individual companies for both their operated and non-operated assets. As leaders gather at #COP29, the report underscores the critical role of both voluntary and regulatory actions in making real progress toward eliminating flaring and driving down methane emissions. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eeFQrw5h

Superhot rock #geothermal has the potential to meet long-term demands for zero-carbon, always-on power – but a number of technical hurdles stand in its way. That’s why CATF convened leaders from across the geothermal innovation space at the first-ever Superhot Rock Energy Summit. We dove into the details of five CATF-commissioned reports outlining relevant technical advancements and remaining challenges for superhot rock geothermal deployment – information that will be invaluable in informing public and private funding. Check out the key takeaways from the summit and stay tuned for more information on a roadmap to deployment of this clean, firm energy source: https://lnkd.in/eSp6TsAX

Methane is responsible for a third of global warming but, compared to CO2, funds for abating #methane are small. CATF’s Alfredo Miranda-González joined ISWA International Solid Waste Association and World Biogas Association at #COP29 for a panel exploring solutions for unlocking finance for methane abatement from the waste sector - the third largest source of anthropogenic methane.

This week, CATF’s Jonathan Banks and Alfredo Miranda-González joined a panel at #COP29 to discuss the Fossil Fuel Regulatory Programme that is designed to support countries to develop new regulatory rules to mitigate #methane emissions from oil, gas, and coal. The Fossil Fuel Regulatory Programme, created by Climate & Clean Air Coalition and Clean Air Task Force, is helping countries move from pledge to action, focusing on the key role regulatory policy plays in reducing methane emissions. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e5K49EqD

“Fusion energy needs a global industry because it needs to have a global product.” CATF’s Sehila M Gonzalez de Vicente discusses the importance of international cooperation to accelerate #fusion energy deployment at a #COP29 even with ITER Organization, IFMIF-DONES, American Nuclear Society, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and SUBRA A/S. Sehila highlighted the needs met by CATF’s International Database project: “To build any fusion machine you need data, and data takes time and money. We must get data and the mechanisms to use data faster, and that’s what we’re working on.” The panel also underscored why collaboration is crucial to success: “Collaboration with companies, with policymakers, with researchers. It allows knowledge transfer and data sharing, which is critical.” Learn more about CATF’s fusion energy program here: https://lnkd.in/e7Sp_qJs 

How can Central and Eastern Europe leverage international partnerships to build a resilient climate future? Join the second webinar in our #CEETalks series to hear from #CEE experts on how the region can enhance energy cooperation and economic development strategies to meet climate goals while remaining energy secure. We’ll be joined by Andrei Covatariu, Research Fellow, Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE); Olga Khakova, Deputy Director for European Energy Security, Global Energy Center, Atlantic Council; Michał Kurtyka, COP24 President and former Minister of Climate and Environment (2016-2021), Republic of Poland; Gediminas Varvuolis, Ambassador at Large for Connectivity, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Lithuania; with the panel moderated by Larissa Lee Beck, Senior Director, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Clean Air Task Force. Register today: https://lnkd.in/g5iHHiWf

"To get buy-in, it’s important for every stakeholder to understand why the rules are being implemented and the broader understanding of methane mitigation objectives." CATF's Brandon Locke highlights the impact of the EU Methane Regulation – and how it will drastically #CutMethane pollution globally, slowing the pace of global warming. Read more from Industrial Decarbonization Network: https://lnkd.in/eKznGwv4

Cutting #methane pollution is the fastest, most effective way to slow the pace of global warming. As the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prepares to enforce a methane fee on U.S. oil companies for emitting excess methane emissions, CATF’s Jonathan Banks provides perspective in The New York Times on similar standards limiting methane pollution in the global oil and gas market. https://lnkd.in/d84Ebsq2

“The big international oil companies are a long way from the reductions in flaring that are needed.”   CATF’s Jonathan Banks comments on coverage from the Financial Times of a new report from CATF which reveals, for the first time, the true impact of flaring from 10 major international oil companies. Flaring is a wasteful and polluting practice that is driving up #methane emissions around the world.    https://lnkd.in/eYjjhQ4t

CATF’s Lily Odarno spoke about the opportunity to harness climate technologies, foster local innovation, and drive sustainable employment for young people in #Africa at the IGAD #COP29 pavilion today, alongside FEMNET - African Women's Development and Communication Network's Aileen Ajiwa, Power Shift Africa's Kudakwashe Manjonjo, EED Advisory's Tedd Moya, and APRI - Africa Policy Research Institute's Serwah Prempeh, PhD.    “We talk about tech transfer, and we’ve heard of pledges from other countries, but the truth is we must pay. African countries must build their own wealth so that they can develop indigenous solutions.” - Lily Odarno In the face of challenges that stand in the way of this future, including financing deficits, skills mismatches, gender disparities, and regulatory hindrances, Lily expressed the importance of the youth of Africa driving solutions, noting that she wants to see young people leading administrations and bringing their perspectives on the ground to institutions.