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Benji Jones

Benji Jones

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Benji Jones

    Down to Earth
    America’s best idea to protect its oceans has one big problem: It’s not workingAmerica’s best idea to protect its oceans has one big problem: It’s not working
    Down to Earth

    Protected areas cover more than a quarter of US waters, yet they often don’t safeguard marine life.

    By Benji Jones
    Down to Earth
    A giant patch of seaweed is growing to record sizes in the Atlantic. Sorry, Florida.A giant patch of seaweed is growing to record sizes in the Atlantic. Sorry, Florida.
    Down to Earth

    It’s a stinky ecological wonder.

    By Benji Jones
    A frightening virus is killing a massive number of wild birds
    Science

    Scientists have never seen anything like it.

    By Benji Jones
    The most mysterious forests on Earth are underwater
    Climate

    Kelp forests are majestic, life-sustaining ecosystems. Climate change imperils them.

    By Benji Jones
    These 8 species depend on the Colorado River. What happens as it dries up?
    The Highlight

    Wildlife needs water, too.

    By Benji Jones
    You — yes, you — are going to pay for the century-old mistake that’s draining the Colorado River
    The Highlight

    A huge amount of US food is grown in the desert using water from a river that’s drying up.

    By Benji Jones
    These adorable tiny owls are thriving in the most unlikely place
    Down to Earth

    Plot twist: Humans have accidentally helped save some animals, for once.

    By Benji Jones
    Science
    Colorado River states brace for the biggest water cuts everColorado River states brace for the biggest water cuts ever
    Science

    Despite a very wet winter, Western states will have to severely cut water consumption.

    By Benji Jones
    Science
    The largest habitat on Earth is finally getting protectionThe largest habitat on Earth is finally getting protection
    Science

    A new global treaty to conserve the high seas is a giant win for the ocean and its most dazzling creatures.

    By Benji Jones
    Science
    Yes, the Ohio train wreck is an environmental disaster. No, it’s not Chernobyl.Yes, the Ohio train wreck is an environmental disaster. No, it’s not Chernobyl.
    Science

    How bad is the East Palestine derailment, really?

    By Benji Jones

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