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John R. Platt

is the editor of The Revelator and an award-winning environmental journalist whose work has appeared in dozens of publications around the world. His “Extinction Countdown” column has run continuously since 2004 and has covered news and science related to more than 1,000 endangered species. He is a member of the Society of Environmental Journalists and the National Association of Science Writers. John lives on the outskirts of Portland, Ore., where he finds himself surrounded by animals and cartoonists.
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Arts

Diary of a Nature Nerd: New Graphic Novel Celebrates Kids’ Love of Wildlife

Cartoonist Tiffany Everett’s new book encourages readers to explore new places, keep journals about what they encounter, and think like scientists.
October 9, 2025
by
John R. Platt
Cartoonist Tiffany Everett’s new book encourages readers to explore new places, keep journals about what they encounter, and think like scientists.
Editorials

Jane Goodall Will Live Forever

We’ve collected some of the best remembrances of the conservation icon and gathered a reading list of great books by and about Jane Goodall.
October 6, 2025
by
John R. Platt
We’ve collected some of the best remembrances of the conservation icon and gathered a reading list of great books by and about Jane Goodall.
Extinction Countdown

The Monkey Puzzle Tree Faces More Threats than a Barrel of Monkeys

This “living fossil” has survived in the South American Andes for millennia, but now faces an uncertain future due to climate change, fires, and voracious European animals.
September 19, 2025
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John R. Platt
This “living fossil” has survived in the South American Andes for millennia, but now faces an uncertain future due to climate change, fires, and voracious European animals.
The Ask

Saving Okefenokee

A potential titanium mine threatened the famous swamp — until activists and local journalists stepped in.
September 4, 2025
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John R. Platt
A potential titanium mine threatened the famous swamp — until activists and local journalists stepped in.
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Editorials

18 Things to Do for Yourself, Wildlife, and the Planet Before Summer’s End

Our annual recommendations offer ways to recharge, make the most of the season, and come back ready to fight for progress.
August 13, 2025
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John R. Platt
Our annual recommendations offer ways to recharge, make the most of the season, and come back ready to fight for progress.
Environmental Books

Earth Versed: 10 New Poetry Books About Our Relationship With Nature

From a collection set in a landfill to an author’s cultural exploration of a critically endangered species, these books celebrate Earth and mourn its destruction.
July 30, 2025
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John R. Platt
From a collection set in a landfill to an author’s cultural exploration of a critically endangered species, these books celebrate Earth and mourn its destruction.
The Ask

A Memoir of Resistance Shows Readers the Dangers of Fossil-Fuel Pipelines — and How to Fight Them

Holler, Denali Sai Nalamalapu’s new graphic novel, shares the stories of everyday people who stood up against the Mountain Valley Pipeline.
July 25, 2025
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John R. Platt
Holler, Denali Sai Nalamalapu’s new graphic novel, shares the stories of everyday people who stood up against the Mountain Valley Pipeline.
Climate Change

How to Get AI Out of Your Google Search Results

Three simple keystrokes will deliver search results that consume less energy and water — and probably contain better information.
July 14, 2025
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John R. Platt
Three simple keystrokes will deliver search results that consume less energy and water — and probably contain better information.
Editorials

An Early ‘Independents’ Day?

What if a few moderate Republicans stood up and left their party? A bold move could weaken Trump and help democracy and the planet.
June 20, 2025
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John R. Platt
What if a few moderate Republicans stood up and left their party? A bold move could weaken Trump and help democracy and the planet.
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Public Lands & Protected Spaces

What’s Being Done to Public Lands Is a Crime

The hosts of the true-crime podcast “National Park After Dark” discuss the dangers public lands face — and how people can stand up to protect them.
June 6, 2025
by
John R. Platt
The hosts of the true-crime podcast “National Park After Dark” discuss the dangers public lands face — and how people can stand up to protect them.

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