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James Murray

James Murray

Editor-in-Chief

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, featuring frequently on radio and television.

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. And in 2020 he was named Digital Editor of the Year at the annual AOP Awards.

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

Global Briefing: UN finalises latest draft carbon market rules

Carbon Trading

Global Briefing: UN finalises latest draft carbon market rules

New carbon market standards, renewables goals for South East Asia, and another US clean energy project could be blocked

clock 17 October 2025 • 9 min read
Waymo revs up plans to bring self-driving taxis to London

Automotive

Waymo revs up plans to bring self-driving taxis to London

US autonomous vehicle developer confirms plans to bring electric ride-hailing service to London in 2026

clock 17 October 2025 • 2 min read
Legoland Windsor to build 1.2MW solar carport

Solar

Legoland Windsor to build 1.2MW solar carport

Mitie and Zestec Renewable Energy to install pioneering solar array for Merlin Attractions

clock 17 October 2025 • 2 min read
'One of the biggest cons': Study accuses plug-in hybrids of failing to deliver promised emissions savings

Automotive

'One of the biggest cons': Study accuses plug-in hybrids of failing to deliver promised emissions savings

Transport and Environment analysis claims real world emissions from plug-in hybrids can be almost five times higher than official tests suggest

clock 16 October 2025 • 4 min read
Market failures - loads of them

Policy

Market failures - loads of them

From climate resilience to forest destruction and energy efficiency to skills, market failures are constantly undermining efforts to build a sustainable and prosperous economy

clock 16 October 2025 • 5 min read
Government announces further reforms to 'outdated planning system'

Legislation

Government announces further reforms to 'outdated planning system'

Ministers claim amendments to Planning and Infrastructure Bill will accelerate clean energy and housing development, but reforms face resistance from some green groups

clock 14 October 2025 • 6 min read
Government moves to boost flood defence funding for deprived communities

Policy

Government moves to boost flood defence funding for deprived communities

Defra unveils plans to reform flood defence funding formula to boost support for nature-based projects and maximise benefits from record £10.5bn flood resilience programme

clock 14 October 2025 • 3 min read
'Workforce of the future': New green skills bootcamps launched

Skills

'Workforce of the future': New green skills bootcamps launched

Skills body CATCH launches new government and industry backed green skills training courses

clock 14 October 2025 • 2 min read
We surveyed British MPs - most don't know how urgent climate action is

Politics

We surveyed British MPs - most don't know how urgent climate action is

clock 13 October 2025 • 4 min read
Study: Annual climate losses rise 10-fold this century to $1.4tr last year

Risk

Study: Annual climate losses rise 10-fold this century to $1.4tr last year

BloombergNEF analysis shows UK, Singapore, Canada, and Japan among those best prepared for worsening climate impacts, but global risks are rising fast

clock 13 October 2025 • 4 min read