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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

Why UK and Europe face 'two-year window' to secure lift-off for aviation e-fuels

Aviation

Why UK and Europe face 'two-year window' to secure lift-off for aviation e-fuels

Final investment decisions for first e-fuel production plants must be secured within next two years if aviation sector is to meet EU mandates for Sustainable Aviation Fuels, report warns

clock 29 October 2024 • 5 min read
Starmer touts Budget as chance to 'change long-term trajectory' on economic growth

Politics

Starmer touts Budget as chance to 'change long-term trajectory' on economic growth

But plans to lift national cap on bus fares from £2 to £3 slammed by green groups for potentially encouraging more polluting cars on UK roads

clock 28 October 2024 • 5 min read
TNFD unveils draft nature-positive transition planning guidance for businesses

Biodiversity

TNFD unveils draft nature-positive transition planning guidance for businesses

Guidance builds on established work on climate and net zero transition planning guidance for businesses, according to Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)

clock 28 October 2024 • 3 min read
UN: Weak national climate plans leave world 'miles short' of 2030 emissions goal

Climate change

UN: Weak national climate plans leave world 'miles short' of 2030 emissions goal

Deeply underpowered current national climate plans will lead to ‘human and economic trainwreck for every country, without exception’, UNFCCC head warns

clock 28 October 2024 • 6 min read
'Ambitious and deliverable': CCC advises government to target 81 per cent emissions cut by 2035

Climate change

'Ambitious and deliverable': CCC advises government to target 81 per cent emissions cut by 2035

Climate Change Committee argues UK's updated Paris Agreement climate plan should aim for an 81 cut in emissions, excluding aviation and shipping, against a 1990 baseline

clock 26 October 2024 • 8 min read
TNFD: How over 500 firms worldwide committed to publicly reporting on their nature-risks

Risk

TNFD: How over 500 firms worldwide committed to publicly reporting on their nature-risks

Companies boasting $6.5tr in market capitalisation have now committed to assessing and disclosing their nature-related risks and dependencies in line with TNFD recommendations

clock 25 October 2024 • 6 min read
UK and Australia deepen green ties with climate and clean energy alliance

Supply chain

UK and Australia deepen green ties with climate and clean energy alliance

Keir Starmer and Anthony Albanese confirm net zero pact and discuss free trade agreements between the two nations on the sidelines of this week's Commonwealth Summit

clock 25 October 2024 • 3 min read
'Climate crunch time': UN warns world risks over 3C warming without urgent action this decade

Climate change

'Climate crunch time': UN warns world risks over 3C warming without urgent action this decade

UN report stresses that capping warming at 1.5C remains affordable and technically possible, but only with immediate and unprecedented action from governments

clock 24 October 2024 • 7 min read
Simon Reeve: 'Seeing impacts of climate change worldwide properly chills me inside'

Net Zero Festival

Simon Reeve: 'Seeing impacts of climate change worldwide properly chills me inside'

Net Zero Festival: TV explorer and author opens up about his experiences on the frontline of the climate crisis, and how he thinks we can build a greener, brighter future

clock 24 October 2024 • 7 min read
Net Zero Festival: Why reports of CEOs wavering on climate action are overblown

Politics

Net Zero Festival: Why reports of CEOs wavering on climate action are overblown

Aldersgate Group's Rachel Solomon Williams and Climate Group CEO Helen Clarkson gave their views on how to persuade executives to go further and faster on net zero

clock 23 October 2024 • 5 min read
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