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James Murray

James Murray

Editor-in-Chief

James Murray is the editor-in-chief of BusinessGreen having launched the site in October 2007.

He is responsible for BusinessGreen's leading news, opinion and analysis, and also contributes to the brand's expanding events programme.

James is one of the UK's leading commentators on the low carbon economy, featuring frequently on radio and television.

He reports daily on a wide range of green business issues, with a particular focus on low carbon policy, economics and technology.

In March 2011, he was voted number eight in the Press Gazette's list of the top 50 environmental journalists in the UK. And in 2020 he was named Digital Editor of the Year at the annual AOP Awards.

Prior to launching BusinessGreen James spent five years as a technology journalist working on a variety of IT titles.

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Articles by James Murray

King's Speech: Government confirms plan for Energy Independence Bill

Legislation

King's Speech: Government confirms plan for Energy Independence Bill

King Charles pledges that government will 'remain a leading advocate for tackling climate change and achieving a world free from poverty'

clock 13 May 2026 • 6 min read
King's Speech promises boost to 'energy independence', as leadership speculation continues

Politics

King's Speech promises boost to 'energy independence', as leadership speculation continues

Prime Minister Keir Starmer to attempt to reassert authority with plans for over 35 new bills, including flagship Energy Independence Bill

clock 13 May 2026 • 5 min read
Study: Clean power 'bringing down wholesale prices', as gas' influence wanes

Energy

Study: Clean power 'bringing down wholesale prices', as gas' influence wanes

New analysis shows how gas power’s falling share of the electricity mix is allowing renewables to have a dampening effect on wholesale power prices

clock 13 May 2026 • 4 min read
Scotland leads the way in organic farming as sector continues to grow

Biodiversity

Scotland leads the way in organic farming as sector continues to grow

Rising fertiliser costs, sustainability concerns, and consumer demand are driving a surge in organic farmland in the UK, according to Soil Association Certification

clock 12 May 2026 • 3 min read
What your local council can actually do to tackle the climate crisis

Policy

What your local council can actually do to tackle the climate crisis

Local authorities may be blighted by under-funding and constrained by the UK's centralised system of government, but there are still lots of levers they can pull to advance climate action

clock 12 May 2026 • 5 min read
Three-quarters of UK pension schemes have set a net zero target

Investment

Three-quarters of UK pension schemes have set a net zero target

Majority of larger schemes now seen to have credible net zero strategy, but smaller schemes are still lagging with their climate efforts

clock 12 May 2026 • 3 min read
'Increasingly resilient': Study shows EV charger utilisation rates remain stable as network expands

Automotive

'Increasingly resilient': Study shows EV charger utilisation rates remain stable as network expands

Report from Zapmap and Green Finance Institute provides encouraging evidence EV charging networks are managing to deploy new chargers in line with growing demand

clock 12 May 2026 • 4 min read
UK's last coal-heated hospital completes switch to heat pumps and solar panels

Technology

UK's last coal-heated hospital completes switch to heat pumps and solar panels

Nottingham City Hospital completes £35m project that promises to slash energy bolls and cut carbon emissions by 16,000 tonnes

clock 12 May 2026 • 3 min read
Government confirms moves to nationalise British Steel, as Starmer vows to 'prove doubters wrong'

Politics

Government confirms moves to nationalise British Steel, as Starmer vows to 'prove doubters wrong'

Prime Minister announces legislation that would enable full nationalisation of Scunthorpe steelworks, fuelling hopes of a boost to government’s green steel plans

clock 11 May 2026 • 7 min read
Local elections: Speculation over Labour leadership challenge builds, as Greens celebrate 'record-breaking' results

Politics

Local elections: Speculation over Labour leadership challenge builds, as Greens celebrate 'record-breaking' results

Prime Minister Keir Starmer under mounting pressure, as Greens, Reform, SNP, and Plaid Cymru confirmed as big winners from last week’s election

clock 11 May 2026 • 8 min read
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