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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

Renewables are set for massive growth by 2030 - but will it be enough?

Energy

Renewables are set for massive growth by 2030 - but will it be enough?

Despite Trump's war on clean power, the International Energy Agency expects global renewables capacity to double over the next five years - but further acceleration is needed to meet global climate goals

clock 07 October 2025 • 8 min read
Study: Renewables generated more electricity than coal worldwide in first half of 2025

Solar

Study: Renewables generated more electricity than coal worldwide in first half of 2025

Solar and wind together outpaced growth in global electricity demand between January and June this year, according to new Ember analysis

clock 07 October 2025 • 4 min read
'RRP is meaningless': Is cost-parity for EVs and petrol cars closer than you think?

Automotive

'RRP is meaningless': Is cost-parity for EVs and petrol cars closer than you think?

Industry-backed analysis argues comparisons between the cost of new EVs and petrol and diesel cars in the UK are often misleadingly based on recommended retail prices

clock 07 October 2025 • 4 min read
Conservatives vow to scrap UK carbon tax in latest climate policy U-turn

Politics

Conservatives vow to scrap UK carbon tax in latest climate policy U-turn

Conservative Party unveils plans that suggest it would roll back the UK Emissions Trading Scheme and scrap the Carbon Price Support mechanism, the Renewables Obligation, and Great British Energy

clock 06 October 2025 • 7 min read
Green gas: What is it good for?

Infrastructure

Green gas: What is it good for?

What role should biomethane play in the UK's net zero transition? A row has erupted as different sectors from home heating and industry to road transport and shipping vie for priority access to the low carbon energy source

clock 06 October 2025 • 13 min read
Ralph Lauren ditches 2040 net zero target in favour of 'rolling' five-year CO2 goals

Management

Ralph Lauren ditches 2040 net zero target in favour of 'rolling' five-year CO2 goals

US fashion brand unveils plan to 'evolve its approach to climate' by targeting near-term emission goals every five years

clock 06 October 2025 • 3 min read
Study: China's global clean tech exports valued at record $20bn in August

Solar

Study: China's global clean tech exports valued at record $20bn in August

China is further entrenching its dominance of electric vehicle, battery, and renewable energy markets, according to new Ember analysis

clock 06 October 2025 • 3 min read
ISEP launches 'first' carbon accountancy training course for sustainability professionals

Skills

ISEP launches 'first' carbon accountancy training course for sustainability professionals

Developed by the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) and the Carbon Accounting Alliance, the course aims to help combat greenwashing and boost trust

clock 06 October 2025 • 3 min read
Electric vehicle sales hit record high following government grant boost

Automotive

Electric vehicle sales hit record high following government grant boost

Battery electric vehicle sales reached their highest monthly total in September, on the back of the introduction of Electric Car Grant over the summer

clock 04 October 2025 • 3 min read
Green Party: Zack Polanski slams 'science-denying' Nigel Farage

Politics

Green Party: Zack Polanski slams 'science-denying' Nigel Farage

In debut conference speech, Green Party leader attacks Labour, Reform UK, and privatisation, as he steps up calls for wealth taxes to tackle social inequality and the climate crisis

clock 03 October 2025 • 4 min read
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