Michael Holder
BusinessGreen
Michael Holder is Deputy Editor at BusinessGreen, providing news, features, analysis and videos for the site. He is particularly interested in politics, cleantech innovation, green agriculture, and the transition away from fossil fuels. Prior to joining BusinessGreen, Michael worked as a freelancer for the Press Association, NME and others before moving on to greener pastures at the Environment Media Group, where he worked for several years as a senior reporter and news editor covering waste, recycling and air pollution. Originally from Milton Keynes, Michael is an NCTJ-qualified journalist with a degree in contemporary history from the University of Sussex.
China's 'monumental' new emissions trading scheme
The carbon market initially will cover China's energy sector before expanding over the coming years. Read More
AXA: 4C warming makes the world uninsurable
Insurance giant vows to quadruple green investments, as Dutch bank ING strengthens its policy on coal investments. Read More
Is this a game changer for the oil and gas industry?
A methane-reduction plan backed by 10 of the world's biggest companies, including Shell and Saudi Aramco, could have an enormous near-term impact. Read More
Nissan reveals 'revolutionary' new wave of EVs
Carmaker claims investments in infrastructure and battery advances will "change the way people access and pay for the power in their cars." Read More
Beverage giant Carlsberg brews up new science-based targets
The company hopes to reduce the full lifecycle carbon footprint of its products by 30 percent by 2030, compared with a 2015 baseline. Read More
Electric city: Volvo unveils vision for clean cars, buses and more
Swedish vehicle manufacturer focuses on air quality as it unveils a host of new green bus, truck and construction machinery prototypes. Read More
Low-carbon bubbly: Champagne industry adapts to climate change
BusinessGreen uncorks the esteemed French wine region's attempts to protect its interests in the face of the changing climate Read More
Can Apple close the loop? Tech giant targets 100% recycled material
No more mining: Apple aims to use 100 percent recycled materials to make its iPhones, Macbooks and other electronics products in the future. Read More
Is the finance sector really equipped to assess climate risks?
It's 10 years after the sub-prime mortgage crisis and analysts are still largely ignoring long-term financial risks. Read More
Why ExxonMobil's new CEO, like the old one, backs a carbon tax
Darren Woods, who took the helm in early 2017, doubles down on oil giant's commitment to drive down emissions. Read More
