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James Murray is the editor-in-chief 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.

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Articles by James Murray

Giant 8MW turbine delivers first power from Burbo Bank Extension offshore wind farm

DONG Energy confirms key milestone reached for next generation offshore wind turbines

  • Wind
  • 21 November 2016
Optimism renewed

The Marrakesh Action Proclamation and the unstoppable march of green businesses suggests the Age of Enlightenment is not done just yet

  • Legislation
  • 18 November 2016
Report: UK should retain carbon price floor… for now

Policy Exchange paper argues Treasury should stick with carbon price floor until coal is fully forced off the grid

  • Taxation
  • 18 November 2016
UK ratifies historic Paris Agreement

BREAKING: Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson signs UK ratification documents as government points to multi-billion pound green growth opportunity

  • Policy
  • 17 November 2016
UK poised to ratify Paris Agreement

UK completes period of parliamentary scrutiny, paving the way for full ratification of the Paris Agreement at the Marrakesh Summit

  • Legislation
  • 17 November 2016
Has the government quietly engineered a genuinely great week for UK clean tech?

Green business leaders may have seen their attention drawn to the unfolding drama on the other side of the Atlantic, but back in the UK the government has firmly underscored its commitment to the green economy

  • Policy
  • 17 November 2016
Over 360 businesses urge President-elect Trump to back Paris Agreement

Blue chips and investment giants unite in call for White House to build on Obama administration's climate leadership

  • Politics
  • 16 November 2016
Do we need protectionism to protect the planet?

Could Trump's threat to exit the Paris Agreement prompt counter-measures in the form of carbon tariffs?

  • Politics
  • 16 November 2016
US sustainable investment soars 33 per cent to $8.7tr

Report reveals significant growth in asset managers' engagement with environmental, social, and governance issues

  • Investment
  • 16 November 2016
Green groups urge Chancellor to step up support for low carbon transition

Coalition of leading NGOs warn UK risks slump in clean energy investment without urgent action in next week's Autumn Statement

  • Policy
  • 16 November 2016
CDP: Companies not moving fast enough to tackle $14bn bill from rising water risks

New report reveals leading blue chips are failing to adequately address water-related risks despite soaring costs

  • Risk
  • 15 November 2016
Jaguar prowls into electric car market with I-PACE Concept unveiling

Luxury automakers first electric car slated for 2018 launch with promise of 500km range and sports car style acceleration

  • Automotive
  • 15 November 2016
Flagship Scottish tidal energy project generates first power

MeyGen tidal power project delivers power to the grid for first time, as PTEC Isle of Wight tidal project signs up key suppliers

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  • 15 November 2016
Sarkozy floats plan for carbon tariffs on US goods if Trump tears up Paris Agreement

French presidential candidate proposes a Europe-wide carbon tax on American imports if Trump administration refuses to deliver on Paris commitments

  • Taxation
  • 14 November 2016
Top retailers accused of risking furniture-fuelled forest clearance

WWF report reveals two thirds of UK furniture retailers are failing to disclose 'robust' sustainable timber sourcing policies

  • Supply chain
  • 14 November 2016
COP22: Cities, states, and clean tech pioneers unite to drive climate action

Marrakesh summit sees the launch of a major initiative to promote clean technologies, as city-based coalition welcomes new members

  • Policy
  • 14 November 2016
COP22: World leaders prepare response to Trump administration climate scepticism

Ministers in Marrakesh to consider bold call for action, as John Kerry declares outgoing administration will do all it can to advance Paris Agreement

  • Policy
  • 13 November 2016
Ofgem invites ideas on how to deliver smarter energy system

Government and energy watchdog launch call for evidence on how to build a flexible energy system capable of cutting emissions and delivering up to £40bn of cost savings

  • Policy
  • 10 November 2016
Clean tech shares dip as Trump fuels fears of climate policy rollback

Shares in renewable energy companies fall and coal shares soar, as reports suggest President-Elect Trump will appoint a leading climate sceptic to key environmental post

  • Politics
  • 10 November 2016
EU urges President-Elect Trump to continue US-EU co-operation on climate action

EU leaders write to Donald Trump calling on him to continue to work with the bloc in tackling shared international challenges

  • Politics
  • 09 November 2016
President Trump: A catastrophe or a crisis?

The new US president presents a unique threat to efforts to tackle climate change, but the challenge is not insurmountable

  • Politics
  • 09 November 2016
UK government unveils coal phase-out plan

Ministers launch consultation on coal power phase out and unveil plans for fresh renewable energy investment

  • Policy
  • 09 November 2016
Donald Trump secures shock victory that threatens trauma for the climate

Republican candidate sweeps swing states, raises prospect of US exiting global climate deal and stepping up investment in coal power

  • Politics
  • 08 November 2016
Hillary Clinton: The greenest president ever?

Green businesses will be hoping Donald Trump's pro-pollution policies are thwarted today, but there are also plenty of positive environmental reasons to yearn for a Clinton presidency

  • Politics
  • 08 November 2016
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