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Benji Jones

Benji Jones

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles 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
    Down to Earth
    These spectacular deep-sea creatures live in a potential mining hot spotThese spectacular deep-sea creatures live in a potential mining hot spot
    Down to Earth

    The world needs more metals for batteries to fight climate change. Should it come at the cost of these animals?

    By Benji Jones
    Down to Earth
    Earth’s future depends on the Amazon. This month, it’s up for a vote.Earth’s future depends on the Amazon. This month, it’s up for a vote.
    Down to Earth

    In Brazil’s upcoming runoff election, President Jair Bolsonaro could be voted out. Here’s what that means for the rainforest.

    By Benji Jones
    A better solution to Florida’s hurricane problem
    Down to Earth

    Coral reefs can protect coastal cities from deadly floods, if only we keep them alive.

    By Benji Jones
    Science
    Hurricane Ian’s rapid intensification is a sign of the world to comeHurricane Ian’s rapid intensification is a sign of the world to come
    Science

    How Hurricane Ian got so powerful — in just two days.

    By Umair Irfan and Benji Jones
    Climate
    How a 100-year-old miscalculation drained the Colorado RiverHow a 100-year-old miscalculation drained the Colorado River
    Climate

    An epic drought in the West is drying up the river. But that’s only part of the story.

    By Benji Jones
    Climate
    How a Category 1 hurricane did so much damage in Puerto RicoHow a Category 1 hurricane did so much damage in Puerto Rico
    Climate

    Five years after Maria struck the island territory, Puerto Rico still isn’t prepared for hurricanes.

    By Benji Jones
    Blowtorching spotted lanternflies is, in fact, a bad idea
    Science

    What the war on invasive lanternflies gets wrong.

    By Benji Jones