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Benji Jones

Benji Jones

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Benji Jones

    I visited a beautiful coral reef in 2022. What I saw there this summer shocked me.
    Climate

    Devastating photos reveal how an extreme heat wave is wrecking Florida’s coral reef.

    By Benji Jones
    Florida has become a zoo. A literal zoo.
    The United States of Florida

    These monkeys, reptiles, and birds don’t belong in Florida. Should we kick them out?

    By Benji Jones
    America’s most iconic coral reef is dying. Only one thing will save it.
    Down to Earth

    An extreme heat wave has pushed Florida’s reef to the brink — and burned up years worth of progress.

    By Benji Jones
    Down to Earth
    How sharks avoid the wrath of an extreme hurricaneHow sharks avoid the wrath of an extreme hurricane
    Down to Earth

    These marine predators have a few clever tricks to survive storms like Idalia.

    By Benji Jones
    Climate
    Why Hurricane Idalia is so dangerous, explained in 7 mapsWhy Hurricane Idalia is so dangerous, explained in 7 maps
    Climate

    Several factors put Idalia on track to rival damage from previous deadly hurricanes.

    By Benji Jones and Umair Irfan
    Climate
    Hurricane Hilary soaked an already wet California. Is the drought over?Hurricane Hilary soaked an already wet California. Is the drought over?
    Climate

    After years of extreme drought, the Western US has finally caught a break. But it may be a short one.

    By Benji Jones
    Climate
    9 things everyone should know about Maui’s wildfire disaster9 things everyone should know about Maui’s wildfire disaster
    Climate

    Including how you can help.

    By Benji Jones
    Climate
    How Maui’s wildfires became so apocalypticHow Maui’s wildfires became so apocalyptic
    Climate

    A large hurricane, drought, and perhaps even invasive grasses have fueled the devastating fires in Hawaii.

    By Benji Jones
    Down to Earth
    New York’s shark-infested waters are a good thing. Yes, really.New York’s shark-infested waters are a good thing. Yes, really.
    Down to Earth

    Nature is healing.

    By Benji Jones
    Down to Earth
    This beetle’s sex is on fire. Literally.This beetle’s sex is on fire. Literally.
    Down to Earth

    Tinder for these insects is actual tinder.

    By Benji Jones

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