James Murray is the founding editor of BusinessGreen having launched the site in October 2007.

He is responsible for BusinessGreen's leading news, opinion and analysis, and also contributes to the brand's expanding events programme.

James is one of the UK's leading commentators on the low carbon economy. He writes occasionally for the Guardian newspaper and has also reported for BBC Radio on a number of green technology stories.

He reports daily on a wide range of green business issues, with a particular focus on low carbon policy, economics and technology.

In March 2011, he was voted number eight in the Press Gazette's list of the top 50 environmental journalists in the UK.

Prior to launching BusinessGreen James spent five years as a technology journalist working on a variety of IT titles.

Articles by James Murray

Chimney emitting pollution at Conesville power plant

Climate Committee warns 'dash for gas' more costly than low carbon energy mix

Report slams Treasury support for gas-focused energy strategy, warns failure to deliver post-2020 policies will push up cost of decarbonisation

23 May 2013

Boardroom table

Are Green CEOs leaving the pack behind?

Major new study from Accenture and the UN Global Compact suggests gap between green multinationals and the mainstream is widening

22 May 2013

Nick Clegg and Ed Davey

Davey slams 'vested interests' for trying to neuter UK climate policy

Energy and Climate Change Secretary tells Independent rise of Ukip risks 'saloon bar' dismissal of climate risk

21 May 2013

Government takes wraps off energy intensive industry compensation package

Heavy industry can apply for share of £250m pot designed to offset the impact of carbon pricing schemes from next month

20 May 2013

Exclusive: BT announces 100 per cent renewables Npower deal

Telco giant announces major new deal that guarantees the supply of 100 per cent renewable power

20 May 2013

In the Green Room with Crest Nicholson's Elizabeth Ness

The sustainability director at building giant Crest Nicholson reveals her love of academia and her hatred of the word 'green'

20 May 2013

UK clean tech missions lined up for Colorado and Brazil

Clean tech start-ups invited to join UK Trade and Investment backed "entrepreneur missions"

20 May 2013

Can the energy industry ever restore consumer trust?

And could green energy provide the key to repairing the industry's battered reputation

20 May 2013

Five climate lessons from John Ashton

The UK's former Special Representative for Climate Change's five key lessons all business and political leaders should heed

17 May 2013

Defra prepares to slash climate adaptation team to just six officials

Department insists cuts will not impact UK efforts to improve climate resilience as responsibility for action shifts across government

17 May 2013

EU confirms two per cent reduction in ETS emissions

Official figures show surplus of EU allowances doubled last year to almost two billion

16 May 2013

Government kicks off Offshore Wind Industry Council

New group chaired by Energy Minister Michale Fallon and Keith Anderson of ScottishPower to meet for the first time

16 May 2013

Scotland seeks to create smart grid hub with Power Networks Demonstration Centre

New £12.5m research centre designed to provide world-leading test facility for new smart grid technologies

15 May 2013

Greater Gabbard offshore wind farm dispute ends as developer and Fluor reach settlement

Financial terms undisclosed as companies reach agreement over dispute relating to turbine foundations

15 May 2013

Rockefeller Foundation launches $100m resilient cities initiative

Cities around the world invited to join new network that promises to fund appointment of Chief Resilience Officers

14 May 2013

Green energy and transport to the fore as government boosts Technology Strategy Board funding

Government confirms £50m increase to Technology Strategy Board budget to £440m

14 May 2013

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