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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

Policy

CCC chief Chris Stark: The world is ready for this

'Capitalism is both the cause and the solution' - The CCC chief talks to BusinessGreen about net zero, public protests, and how he is 'verging on optimism about it all'

clock 03 May 2019 • 20 min read

Policy

Net zero by 2050: What next for green businesses?

If the UK does adopt a 2050 net zero target in the coming months, companies will need to start planning today for what their business will look in 30 years' time

clock 02 May 2019 • 16 min read

Policy

'A recipe for climate optimism': CCC plots course for net zero UK emissions by 2050

Committee on Climate Change urges government to adopt a net zero greenhouse gas emissions target for 2050 'as soon as possible'

clock 02 May 2019 • 11 min read

Legislation

CCC Net Zero Report: At a glance

The Committee on Climate Change has set out how the UK can achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 - here is everything you need to know

clock 02 May 2019 • 15 min read

Policy

Heathrow expansion: High Court rejects green legal challenges

Green groups had argued building third runway would be inconsistent with UK's Paris Agreement climate commitments

clock 01 May 2019 • 4 min read

Legislation

'Significant regression': MPs blast government's post-Brexit environmental protection plans

Draft Environment Bill sets out worse environmental and climate change safeguards for UK than current EU policy, EFRA committee warns

clock 30 April 2019 • 8 min read

Policy

Christiana Figueres: 'Not even a stretch' for UK to achieve net zero emissions by 2050

Former UNFCCC chief speaks to BusinessGreen about XR climate protests and risks to business ahead of CCC's hotly anticipated 1.5C advice this week

clock 29 April 2019 • 5 min read

Investment

Fund managers worth $10.2tr urge oil firms to align with Paris Agreement goals

Shock survey of leading fund managers responsible for $10.2tr of assets reveal large majority want oil majors to adopt Paris Agreement-compliant strategies

clock 29 April 2019 • 5 min read

Technology

Bon voyage! Samsonite launches suitcase range made from recycled plastic

Luggage firm marks launch of new range of bags made from recycled plastic waste with limited edition 'Green Grey' suitcase

clock 29 April 2019 • 1 min read

Energy

Drax drives into electric vehicle market with business advice service

UK energy firm to offer bespoke EV energy services to companies looking to switch to battery-powered fleets

clock 29 April 2019 • 2 min read