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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

Octopus Energy to launch home cooling 'add-on' for heat pumps

Energy

Octopus Energy to launch home cooling 'add-on' for heat pumps

Energy giant plans to begin offering 'Cosy Cooler' units to households with heat pumps from next year, promising to deliver cooling at a fraction of the cost of installing separate air conditioning units

clock 14 October 2026 • 3 min read
Defra confirms goal for organic farming to cover 10 per cent of land in England by 2036

Supply chain

Defra confirms goal for organic farming to cover 10 per cent of land in England by 2036

Organic Action Plan for England sets out vision to turn segment from a 'niche' into a key driver of growth, food security, and environmental recovery

clock 14 October 2026 • 6 min read
Good Fish Guide: Sustainability ratings downgraded for 29 UK sea fishing zones

Biodiversity

Good Fish Guide: Sustainability ratings downgraded for 29 UK sea fishing zones

Marine Conservation Society warns of continued over-fishing risks, as it highlights how better fishing management practices have led to welcome recovery in Atlantic blue fin tuna populations

clock 14 October 2026 • 4 min read
Flood Re preps national flood resilience information service

Risk

Flood Re preps national flood resilience information service

Government-backed insurance scheme to launch website providing flood resilience information, guidance, support, and access to innovative solutions

clock 14 October 2026 • 4 min read
How can businesses accelerate transition plans in an age of uncertainty?

Management

How can businesses accelerate transition plans in an age of uncertainty?

BusinessGreen's latest roundtable heard from senior sustainability execs about how they are developing and accelerating transition plans amid political turbulence and policy instability

clock 13 October 2026 • 15 min read
Science Based Targets for Nature 2.0: SBTN unveils 'pragmatic' guidance updates

Biodiversity

Science Based Targets for Nature 2.0: SBTN unveils 'pragmatic' guidance updates

Fresh suite of methods and guidance for setting nature targets aim to align more closely with those of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures and the Nature Positive Initiative

clock 13 October 2026 • 6 min read
Reports: UK and EU close in on ETS deal to link carbon markets

Carbon Trading

Reports: UK and EU close in on ETS deal to link carbon markets

A deal has reportedly been agreed to integrate the UK' and EU Emissions Trading Systems in a potential boost to the carbon market

clock 09 October 2026 • 6 min read
'We have set the stage': Pre-COP31 talks promise fresh push on electrification, resilience, and finance

Politics

'We have set the stage': Pre-COP31 talks promise fresh push on electrification, resilience, and finance

Pacific island nations call on governments to place limiting global warming to 1.5C, accelerating pace of electrification, conserving oceans, and boosting climate finance at heart of COP31 talks

clock 09 October 2026 • 9 min read
'Energy is growth': Kemi Badenoch touts plans for all-of-the-above energy strategy

Politics

'Energy is growth': Kemi Badenoch touts plans for all-of-the-above energy strategy

Conservative Party leader vows to back renewables, nuclear, and fossil fuel drilling, as she sets out vision for wave of tax cuts and bonfire of planning and environmental regulations

clock 07 October 2026 • 7 min read
Ecology Group snaps up rivers and flood risk specialist Dynamic Rivers

Venture Capital

Ecology Group snaps up rivers and flood risk specialist Dynamic Rivers

Rapidly-growing environmental consultancy announces 11th acquisition since its inception in spring 2025

clock 07 October 2026 • 2 min read
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