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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 five UN climate summits in Bon, Madrid, Glasgow, Sharm El Sheikh and the upcoming COP28 summit in the UAE.

Michael also regularly appears on TV and radio as a commentator on environmental and climate issues.

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Articles by Michael Holder

Government confirms plans for net zero 'Public Participation Strategy'

Policy

Government confirms plans for net zero 'Public Participation Strategy'

Government promises to 'tread lightly on people's lives' as it set out plans to accelerate net zero transition in its formal response to the Climate Change Committee's 2024 progress report

clock 18 December 2024 • 4 min read
IEA: Global coal demand set to reach all-time high in 2024

Energy

IEA: Global coal demand set to reach all-time high in 2024

Coal demand expected to plateau in the coming years, as surging growth in renewables and China's clean tech boom promises to bring emissions peak within reach

clock 18 December 2024 • 4 min read
'We need to say no': Green campaigners urge government to delay airport expansion plans

Aviation

'We need to say no': Green campaigners urge government to delay airport expansion plans

Environmental groups including Possible, Greenpeace, Green Alliance, and Friends of the Earth warn expanding Luton and Gatwick airports risks undermining the UK's net zero target

clock 18 December 2024 • 4 min read
How are consumer goods firms faring with their deforestation goals?

Supply chain

How are consumer goods firms faring with their deforestation goals?

The Forest Positive Coalition - which includes major consumer goods firms from McDonald's and Sainsbury's to IKEA and Mondelez - unveils its latest progress report for 2024

clock 17 December 2024 • 8 min read
Water pollution: Watchdog accuses Defra of major legal failings over sewage pollution

Legislation

Water pollution: Watchdog accuses Defra of major legal failings over sewage pollution

Office for Environmental Protection warns Defra, the Environment Agency, and Ofwat could face court action unless immediate efforts are made to remedy alleged breaches of laws governing sewage overflows

clock 17 December 2024 • 6 min read
Will the promised ban on disposable e-cigarettes be enough to prevent a 'vapocalypse'?

Waste

Will the promised ban on disposable e-cigarettes be enough to prevent a 'vapocalypse'?

Material Focus warns 'big puff' vapes could see the UK still facing an avalanche of vape-related e-waste

clock 16 December 2024 • 7 min read
Business groups slam 'short-sighted' demands to water down EV targets

Automotive

Business groups slam 'short-sighted' demands to water down EV targets

Trade associations ChargeUK, the REA, UKSIF, and BEAMA issue joint statement urging government to stick with ZEV Mandate targets, despite opposition from parts of the auto industry

clock 16 December 2024 • 5 min read
'Energy security, lower bills, good jobs' The Clean Power Action Plan at a glance

Policy

'Energy security, lower bills, good jobs' The Clean Power Action Plan at a glance

BusinessGreen's all-you-need-to-know guide to the government's vision for how it intends to deliver a largely decarbonised power system by 2030

clock 13 December 2024 • 12 min read
Report: UK's EV charge point race on track despite major planning hurdles

Automotive

Report: UK's EV charge point race on track despite major planning hurdles

Government's spending watchdog finds public charge points are on course to number 300,000 by 2030, but report warns major location and accessibility challenges remain

clock 13 December 2024 • 5 min read
'A new era of clean electricity': Government sets out Clean Power Action Plan

Policy

'A new era of clean electricity': Government sets out Clean Power Action Plan

Government unveils wide-ranging plan designed to put the UK on track to deliver a clean power system by 2030

clock 13 December 2024 • 9 min read
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