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Benji Jones

Benji Jones

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Benji Jones

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    7 reasons our planet might not be doomed after all7 reasons our planet might not be doomed after all
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    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
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    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
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    Want to protect the planet? First, we need to agree on what “conservation” means.

    By Benji Jones
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    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
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    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
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    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
    The strange, savage life of a freshwater mussel
    Down to Earth

    Oh, you think mussels are basically rocks? I’m afraid you are very wrong.

    By Benji Jones
    Some people launder money. Other people launder cattle.
    Down to Earth

    The beef industry is flattening the Amazon, even when companies tell you it’s not.

    By Benji Jones
    Down to Earth
    There’s a frightening new report about wildlife declines. But many are getting the story wrong.There’s a frightening new report about wildlife declines. But many are getting the story wrong.
    Down to Earth

    WWF just published a grim report card for global biodiversity. Here’s what it does — and does not — tell us.

    By Benji Jones

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