Clean Air Task Force

To solve one of the world’s biggest energy challenges, the fusion industry needs the brightest minds from all backgrounds. But is the fusion sector doing enough to attract, retain, and empower a truly diverse workforce? CATF’s Sehila M Gonzalez de Vicente joins researchers and industry leaders at the Economist Impact’s #FusionFest to explore how the sector can ensure that diverse perspectives shape the future of fusion. Places at this roundtable are limited. Find out how to register your interest in attending here: https://lnkd.in/eTjDSasm #EconFusionFest?

How are Czechia and Slovakia – two key automotive hubs in Central and Eastern Europe – transitioning towards low-emission vehicle production? Hear from experts on the challenges, opportunities, and necessary policy and industry incentives needed to accelerate this transition. ?? Thursday 10 April? ?? 10AM CET This webinar will be co-hosted by Tamara Lagurashvili from Clean Air Task Force, and Michal Hruby from ?koda Auto University, who will be joined by Monika Martiskovaá from Central European Labour Studies Institute (CELSI) and Charles University, Zdeněk Petzl from the Czech Automotive Industry Association (AutoSAP), and Maja Pozvek from Clean Air Task Force.? Whether you are a policymaker, industry leader, NGO/think tank actor, or academic, this webinar series offers comprehensive insights into the economic and energy transitions in Central and Eastern Europe, providing valuable knowledge and actionable recommendations. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eBaNcj4X #CEETalks?

Join us for our upcoming roundtable, which will provide a forum to explore how options-based approaches can support the industrial transition in Poland and wider #CEE region. ?? Wednesday 9 April 2025 ? 12:30 – 14:00 CEST ?? Poznan, Poland As EU Member States work to decarbonise their economies while maintaining industrial competitiveness, heavy industries—such as steel, cement, refining, and chemicals—face significant challenges in transitioning away from high-emission processes. This is particularly pressing in Central and Eastern Europe, where industrial hubs play a crucial role in the region’s economy. Leveraging a mix of clean energy technologies—including carbon capture and storage, clean hydrogen, and electrification—will be essential to enabling deep decarbonisation while boosting competitiveness. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eQY5VRqv

For nearly 50 years, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has provided government-wide rules to guide federal agencies and project applicants through the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process. That changed last month when CEQ eliminated these rules—creating confusion and uncertainty for agencies and project developers. While CEQ claims this will streamline permitting, this decision will likely delay reviews and complicate interagency coordination. In a new piece, CATF’s Nicole Pavia and Frank Sturges explain how this change impacts #NEPA reviews and outline options for improving project timelines without sacrificing environmental protections and public engagement. https://lnkd.in/eBA86W7n

#Geothermal has the potential to cost-effectively meet up to 15% of global electricity demand growth through 2050, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). In a new blog, CATF’s Angela Seligman takes a deep dive into the IEA’s findings, exploring the current state of geothermal energy, key trends in global deployment, and the opportunities ahead for scaling geothermal as a major clean energy source.? Sustained country-wide investment is critical, as is investment in next-generation geothermal technology like superhot rock geothermal. With continued technology improvements and reductions in project costs, next-generation geothermal could be one of the most competitive clean dispatchable technologies: https://lnkd.in/eg3NUGPy This blog is a third in a series from Angela, exploring and explaining the science behind next-generation geothermal energy, with a special focus on superhot rock geothermal. Read the first blog on the potential of superhot rock geothermal to provide firm, global clean energy here: https://lnkd.in/ebDSRG6A And the second on superhot rock geothermal pathways to commercial liftoff here: https://lnkd.in/eUCwKdbB??

Calling all early-career climate and energy professionals in Central and Eastern Europe! The Clean Air Task Force CEE Fellowship: Empowering energy and climate leaders of tomorrow is a transformative fellowship program that aims to empower the next generation of Central and Eastern European policy experts and thought leaders to develop resilient decarbonisation pathways for the CEE region. Early-career professionals with 2-5 years of working experience in the climate and energy space are encouraged to apply. During this 8-week program, fellows will have the opportunity to collaborate with Clean Air Task Force experts, engage in rigorous learning sessions, and connect with exceptional peers and key stakeholders in the energy and climate space. Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/e67MF2gc #CEE #CentralandEasternEurope #CEEFellowship #ClimateFellowship #EnergyFellowship #ClimateLeaders #CleanAirTaskForce | Tamara Lagurashvili | Sara Albares

Is the #fusion sector doing enough to attract, retain, and empower a truly diverse workforce? Join CATF’s Sehila M Gonzalez de Vicente at the Economist Impact's #FusionFest 2025 for an interactive roundtable hosted by Women in Fusion. Places at this roundtable are limited. Find out how to register your interest in attending here: https://lnkd.in/eTjDSasm #EconFusionFest?

“Texas is experiencing explosive demand growth for electricity...we’re going to need it all. We’re going to need renewables and we’re going to need nuclear energy. They work best together.”? CATF’s Armond Cohen provided testimony before the Texas House of Representatives Committee on State Affairs yesterday in favor of HB14, which would support the deployment of advanced #nuclear reactors in the state.??

How can we meet the nation's growing electricity demand with reliable, affordable, and clean energy? Join CATF experts Jeremy M. Tarr, Paula Leverett Cobb, and Kasparas Spokas, along with World Resources Institute's Kelli Joseph and NYSERDA's Vlad Gutman-Britten for an upcoming #webinar on how we can meet electricity demand and achieve a low-emission electricity system using clean firm power. The panelists will discuss the challenges and paths forward of balancing near- and long-term costs, improved reliability, and decarbonization planning for the electric grid of tomorrow. Register: https://lnkd.in/egw7aq6m

Europe has the expertise, resources, and political backing to lead in #geothermal. But without concrete policy actions, it risks watching other nations take the lead. CATF's Jenna Hill explores how Europe can secure its geothermal energy leadership and develop a cost-effective, reliable clean energy source for the region: https://lnkd.in/eR656dvR