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Benji Jones

Benji Jones

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Benji Jones

    The mystery of the mimic plant
    Podcast
    Down to Earth

    There’s drama in the plant world — and a shape-shifting vine is at the center of it.

    By Benji Jones
    Down to Earth
    Coming soon: Beef, coffee, and chocolate, without a side of environmental destructionComing soon: Beef, coffee, and chocolate, without a side of environmental destruction
    Down to Earth

    A new law in Europe could help prevent our favorite foods from flattening forests.

    By Benji Jones
    Down to Earth
    Can capitalism and nature coexist?Can capitalism and nature coexist?
    Down to Earth

    The head of the world’s largest environmental organization explains what it will actually take to stop the extinction crisis.

    By Benji Jones
    Down to Earth
    7 reasons our planet might not be doomed after all7 reasons our planet might not be doomed after all
    Down to Earth

    Surprise! This environmental story is actually not depressing.

    By Benji Jones
    Down to Earth
    The world has a new plan to save nature. Here’s how it works — and how it could fail.The world has a new plan to save nature. Here’s how it works — and how it could fail.
    Down to Earth

    At the UN Biodiversity Conference in Montreal, world leaders agreed to a historic plan to halt biodiversity loss.

    By Benji Jones
    Down to Earth
    World leaders are racing to protect nature — but the definition of one word is tripping them upWorld leaders are racing to protect nature — but the definition of one word is tripping them up
    Down to Earth

    Want to protect the planet? First, we need to agree on what “conservation” means.

    By Benji Jones
    Down to Earth
    World leaders have 2 weeks to agree on a plan to save natureWorld leaders have 2 weeks to agree on a plan to save nature
    Down to Earth

    At COP15 in Montreal, officials will try to hash out a deal to protect animals and ecosystems. It won’t be easy.

    By Benji Jones
    Down to Earth
    No one knows what “nature-based solutions” areNo one knows what “nature-based solutions” are
    Down to Earth

    The environmental movement has a buzzword problem.

    By Benji Jones
    The surprising value of a small patch of grass
    Down to Earth

    To save more nature, think small.

    By Benji Jones
    Down to Earth
    What Lula’s stunning victory means for the imperiled Amazon rainforestWhat Lula’s stunning victory means for the imperiled Amazon rainforest
    Down to Earth

    Lula has pledged to restore the Amazon. Will it be enough?

    By Benji Jones