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Michael Holder

Michael Holder

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Michael Holder is BusinessGreen's Editor, providing news, features, analysis and videos for the site. He is particularly interested in politics, clean tech innovation, culture and behaviour change, regenerative agriculture, and the transition away from fossil fuels.

Michael has been covering environmental topics as an NCTJ-qualified journalist for over a decade, initially focusing on recycling, energy from waste and air pollution, and now covering the breadth of the burgeoning net zero economy with BusinessGreen.

He has reported on the climate and biodiversity crises from around the world, on issues ranging from cocoa farming in Ghana, carbon capture and storage in Norway, and the emerging hydrogen economy in Germany, in addition to covering six UN climate summits in Bonn, Madrid, Glasgow, Sharm El Sheikh, the UAE, and Azerbaijan.

As well as chairing panels and webinars, Michael has frequently appeared on TV and radio as a commentator on environmental and climate issues.

Michael posts on BlueSky @michaelholder.bsky.social, and can also be found on LinkedIn.

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Articles by Michael Holder

'The system is interconnected': How halving UK energy demand could slash the costs of net zero

Energy

'The system is interconnected': How halving UK energy demand could slash the costs of net zero

As the gas price crisis escalates, a comprehensive new study underscores need for 'changes in the way we live, move, and consume' to cut energy demand in pursuit of net zero

clock 08 October 2021 • 7 min read
Government aims to 'double-down' on clean power and CCS to achieve net zero grid

Energy

Government aims to 'double-down' on clean power and CCS to achieve net zero grid

Target to fully decarbonise electricity system by 2035 confirmed as Energy UK calls for end to new unabated gas power in UK

clock 07 October 2021 • 5 min read
Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero faces pressure to tighten fossil fuel rules

Investment

Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero faces pressure to tighten fossil fuel rules

Over 90 green groups demand stricter membership rules for a raft of corporate financial net zero groups ahead of COP26

clock 07 October 2021 • 3 min read
The leverage effect: How the car industry can be a 'catalyst' for fossil-free steel

Automotive

The leverage effect: How the car industry can be a 'catalyst' for fossil-free steel

Volvo Cars and steelmaker SSAB outline exciting progress for the fledgling green steel industry at BusinessGreen's Net Zero Festival

clock 07 October 2021 • 8 min read
'Build back beaver': Boris Johnson touts offshore wind and rewilding as key to 'levelling up' agenda

Politics

'Build back beaver': Boris Johnson touts offshore wind and rewilding as key to 'levelling up' agenda

Conservative Party Conference speech highlights importance of COP26, but fails to deliver fresh policy announcements or expected 2035 zero carbon grid pledge

clock 06 October 2021 • 6 min read
Decade of delivery: How can businesses help keep 1.5C alive at COP26?

Energy

Decade of delivery: How can businesses help keep 1.5C alive at COP26?

The latest report from the Energy Transitions Commission has set out a roadmap for how the world can move on to a 1.5C warming trajectory over the course of the coming decade

clock 06 October 2021 • 9 min read
'We can't wait decades to see progress': Mars targets net zero for value chain by 2050

Management

'We can't wait decades to see progress': Mars targets net zero for value chain by 2050

Mars CEO calls for corporate net zero goals which are 'fit for purpose' as multinational ramps up science-based targets to cover entire business and value chain

clock 05 October 2021 • 4 min read
Facebook exploring fact check 'badges' to combat corporate greenwash

Marketing

Facebook exploring fact check 'badges' to combat corporate greenwash

Social media giant exploring fact checking service for companies and organisations promoting environmental products on its platforms

clock 04 October 2021 • 4 min read
Can employees lead the charge on climate action?

Workplace

Can employees lead the charge on climate action?

A new guidebook aims to help employees become climate activists - can it work?

clock 01 October 2021 • 4 min read
Reports: BEIS eyeing shift in green policy costs from electricity to gas bills

Policy

Reports: BEIS eyeing shift in green policy costs from electricity to gas bills

Long-sought move could help nudge consumers towards electric heat pumps and EVs by reducing cost of electricity bills

clock 30 September 2021 • 3 min read