# James Murdoch: A New, Conservative, Clean Energy Champion

*Published:* 2009-12-04
*Author:* Sharyn Stein

The energy and enviro communities are all buzzing about today’s *Washington Post* op-ed by James Murdoch, the head of News Corporation’s Europe and Asia divisions, and son of its founder, Rupert Murdoch.

The op-ed, [“Clean energy conservatives can embrace”](http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/03/AR2009120303698.html), calls for a capping carbon pollution and supports market-based incentives for clean energy. If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s worth reading.