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John R. Platt

is the editor of The Revelator. An award-winning environmental journalist, his work has appeared in Scientific American, Audubon, Motherboard, and numerous other magazines and publications. 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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Species 2021
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The Species That Defined Our Year

2021 brought coverage of a wide range of amazing wildlife, along with the threats they face and the solutions to saving them.
December 29, 2021
by
John R. Platt
2021 brought coverage of a wide range of amazing wildlife, along with the threats they face and the solutions to saving them.
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Editorials

The Revelator’s Top 12 Environmental Commentaries of 2021

Our experts weighed in on hot topics ranging from plastic pollution to the extinction crisis.
December 27, 2021
by
Tara Lohan and John R. Platt
Our experts weighed in on hot topics ranging from plastic pollution to the extinction crisis.
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Editorials

What’s Working: The Revelator’s 12 Favorite Solutions Stories of 2021

From wetlands restoration to conservation dogs and the decline of fossil fuels, these tales set the stage for the year ahead.
December 23, 2021
by
Tara Lohan and John R. Platt
From wetlands restoration to conservation dogs and the decline of fossil fuels, these tales set the stage for the year ahead.
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9 Don’t-Miss Environmental Interviews of 2021

Conservationists, activists, scientists and other experts offered their insight into the year’s most pressing issues.
December 20, 2021
by
Tara Lohan and John R. Platt
Conservationists, activists, scientists and other experts offered their insight into the year’s most pressing issues.
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Project Animalia: A Year in 365 Animal Paintings

While in lockdown, artist Mesa Schumacher took her fans around the world by drawing a new species every day.
December 15, 2021
by
John R. Platt
While in lockdown, artist Mesa Schumacher took her fans around the world by drawing a new species every day.
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Climate Change

Feeling Hopeless About the Climate? Try Our 30-Day Action Plan

Doing something every day will help to change your attitude and create momentum for change.
December 1, 2021
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John R. Platt
Doing something every day will help to change your attitude and create momentum for change.
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Links From the Brink: Trump Reversals, Tuskless Elephants, Methane and Giant Snails

The month’s best and worst environmental news, plus other stories, science and context you don’t want to miss.
November 5, 2021
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John R. Platt and Tara Lohan
The month’s best and worst environmental news, plus other stories, science and context you don’t want to miss.
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Climate Change

The Divestment Movement’s Big Month

Investors, foundations, universities and governments pulled their assets from fossil fuel companies in record numbers in October.
October 29, 2021
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John R. Platt
Investors, foundations, universities and governments pulled their assets from fossil fuel companies in record numbers in October.
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Editorials

Voter Suppression Is the New Climate Denial

The slow-moving coup threatens not just democracy but meaningful action on climate, extinction and environmental justice.
October 27, 2021
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John R. Platt
The slow-moving coup threatens not just democracy but meaningful action on climate, extinction and environmental justice.
Reviews

12 Environmental Novels We’re Reading This Fall

Whether you’re into literary fiction, thrillers, sci-fi or comics, these new novels help us explore the complex geographies of climate change, pollution and the extinction crisis.
October 21, 2021
by
John R. Platt
Whether you’re into literary fiction, thrillers, sci-fi or comics, these new novels help us explore the complex geographies of climate change, pollution and the extinction crisis.

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