5 Key UK Journalists Covering Energy and the Environment

We’re featuring prominent UK journalists covering energy and the environment who are known for their engaging content, wide reach and high readership – and are all found within our media contacts database.  

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Who Are the Top UK Journalists Covering Energy and the Environment?

Fiona Harvey – Environment Editor – The Guardian

A long-standing and award-winning journalist who has focused on environmental issues since 2004, Fiona previously wrote for the Financial Times before moving to her current role.

Her current coverage addresses a wide range of environmental topics, including air pollution, biodiversity, ocean plastic, climate change, and international climate negotiations at events like COP. She has reported from a range of locations including the Arctic and Amazon, interviewing prominent world figures on environmental matters.

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Tom Bawden – Science and Environment Correspondent - iNews

Covering a broad range of topics, from water pollution to the UK energy transition, Tom is the Science and Environment Correspondent at iNews.

His current coverage for iNews encompasses a broad range of topics within science and the environment, including the UK's progress and challenges in the energy transition, the risks of climate change, and public health concerns. He reports on scientific developments, environmental policy and their impacts in the UK.

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Emily Gosden – Energy Editor – The Times

Emily, the Energy Editor at The Times, is a leading voice in the world of energy. With a background at the Guardian and Telegraph, she reports on critical shifts across power, oil, gas and mining.

She has been particularly prominent reporting on the energy crisis, revealing details about the UK's response to soaring prices and supply chain security. Her journalism has also covered the impact of rising energy prices on businesses, government responses like windfall taxes on energy profits, and the broader transition to cleaner energy sources, including developments in electric vehicles and heat pumps.

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Nada Farhoud – Environment Editor – Daily Mirror

The Daily Mirror's first Environment Editor and an award-winning journalist, Nada regularly tackles global environmental issues. Her reporting covers everything from animal cruelty and fast fashion's impact to climate change and extreme weather, bringing vital stories about our planet to light.

She is known for in-depth investigations, such as exposing the illegal cat and dog meat trade in Vietnam and textile waste in Ghana, aiming to make complex environmental stories accessible to a broad readership. 

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Malcolm Moore - Energy Editor – The Financial Times

A key voice in global energy, Malcolm covers vital topics like regulatory changes, energy sector mergers and the challenges faced by companies developing clean energy.

Before this role, he has held multiple positions at the FT, such as Head of FT Edit, Head of UK News, foreign correspondent in Rome, Shanghai, and Beijing, Leisure Industries Correspondent, and Technology news editor.

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