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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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Environmental Books

10 New Books for Environmentally Active Kids and Families

Inspire the next generation of activists and conservationists with new these books celebrating wildlife and wild spaces.
December 12, 2022
by
John R. Platt
Inspire the next generation of activists and conservationists with new these books celebrating wildlife and wild spaces.
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News

Good News for Bears, Birds, Whales and People

This month, Links From the Brink looks at several conservation success stories and shines a light on new tools to fight pollution.
December 9, 2022
by
John R. Platt
This month, Links From the Brink looks at several conservation success stories and shines a light on new tools to fight pollution.
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Editorials

Let’s Rename the Day After Thanksgiving ‘Extinction Friday’

The annual Black Friday ode to commercialism and overconsumption sits at the core of our ongoing destruction of Earth’s ecosystems. We can flip the script.
November 23, 2022
by
John R. Platt
The annual Black Friday ode to commercialism and overconsumption sits at the core of our ongoing destruction of Earth’s ecosystems. We can flip the script.
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Editorials

Election Denial Is the New Climate Denial — and Still a Threat

The midterms may have avoided a red wave, but there’s still blood (and some anti-science conspiracy theorists) in the water.
November 18, 2022
by
John R. Platt
The midterms may have avoided a red wave, but there’s still blood (and some anti-science conspiracy theorists) in the water.
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Extinction Countdown

Frogs vs. Climate Change: How Long Can They Stand the Heat?

New research compiles the “heat tolerance” of 616 amphibian species — and reveals how much more we need to know.
November 16, 2022
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John R. Platt
New research compiles the “heat tolerance” of 616 amphibian species — and reveals how much more we need to know.
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Climate Change

Midterms 2022: A Green Wave on the Horizon?

While control of Congress remains unsettled, other races around the country reveal a growing — if precarious — tilt toward climate as a priority.
November 10, 2022
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John R. Platt and Tara Lohan
While control of Congress remains unsettled, other races around the country reveal a growing — if precarious — tilt toward climate as a priority.
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Climate Change

A Hurricane of Plastics and Other Links From the Brink

We also have good news and bad news about dams and coal, plus how science and renewable energy can support Ukraine.
October 28, 2022
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John R. Platt
We also have good news and bad news about dams and coal, plus how science and renewable energy can support Ukraine.
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Extinction Countdown

Horror Writers Reveal Their Environmental Fears

The “invisible monsters” of climate change and extinction stalk us all, but these experts in terror also remind us that fighting monsters helps create hope.
October 26, 2022
by
John R. Platt
The “invisible monsters” of climate change and extinction stalk us all, but these experts in terror also remind us that fighting monsters helps create hope.
Hurricane Ian
Climate Change

How to Vote If You’ve Been Displaced by Hurricanes

There’s still time to find out how to cast your ballot, even if you’re dealing with other recovery efforts.
October 21, 2022
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John R. Platt
There’s still time to find out how to cast your ballot, even if you’re dealing with other recovery efforts.
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Culture

Nature Sings: New Protest Songs for the Climate Emergency

Listen to new songs addressing the climate crisis by Julian Lennon, Midnight Oil, Laurie Anderson, Brian Eno, The Stop Shopping Choir and many others.
October 19, 2022
by
John R. Platt
Listen to new songs addressing the climate crisis by Julian Lennon, Midnight Oil, Laurie Anderson, Brian Eno, The Stop Shopping Choir and many others.

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