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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

Politics

Michael Gove: Government action on climate change has not been good enough

The next Prime Minister's 'single greatest responsibility' will be addressing the climate and environment emergency, Environment Secretary warns

clock 19 July 2019 • 6 min read

Automotive

Jaguar Land Rover eyes recycled plastic process for car manufacturing

Carmaker is teaming up with chemicals specialist BASF to pilot process it hopes can in future enable use of recycled plastic in its car manufacturing

clock 19 July 2019 • 2 min read

Policy

Hundreds of CEOs urge EU to deliver 'inclusive' climate and sustainability plan

Around 200 CEOs of major corporates call on newly-elected EU leaders to collaborate with business and society in driving climate action and pursuit of the SDGs

clock 19 July 2019 • 2 min read

Policy

Green business figures to lead UK sustainable supply chain taskforce

Independent Global Resource Initiative group to address deforestation and negative impacts driven by demand for palm oil, soya, beef, and other key commodities

clock 19 July 2019 • 2 min read

Automotive

Range of electric and hybrid cars for sale in EU to triple by 2021

European car buyers will have 214 electric and plug-in hybrid models to choose from as carmakers race to capitalise on demand

clock 18 July 2019 • 3 min read

Energy

'The game is up for fossil fuels': How Mainstream Renewable Power fought through the financial crisis to unlock a greener future

Global wind and solar developer's CEO talks to BusinessGreen about past challenges and brighter times ahead for renewables

clock 18 July 2019 • 10 min read

Buildings

Could these be the low carbon homes of tomorrow?

VIDEO: Developer CITU has just completed the first of 500 low carbon homes in Leeds - BusinessGreen took a closer look

clock 18 July 2019 • 1 min read

Automotive

The world's most sustainable car? Order book opens for 'fully-upgradable' EV

Three-wheeled Nobe 100 EV is fully recyclable and can even park 'vertically', its developer claims

clock 17 July 2019 • 2 min read

Policy

Can the UK transition to sustainable farming within a decade?

Independent RSA Commission warns current farming system has exacerbated deforestation, soil degradation, and pollution - but change is possible

clock 16 July 2019 • 6 min read

Automotive

Volkswagen and Ford join forces for EV and self-driving car drive

Ford will use VW's expertise in electric-mobility to rollout EVs in Europe, while VW will invest $2.6bn to join Ford in autonomous driving venture

clock 15 July 2019 • 3 min read