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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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Podcasts

The Silent E: The Extinction of Experience and Empathy

The loss of biodiversity around the planet comes with very human costs, I tell the hosts of The Silent Why podcast.
January 24, 2022
by
John R. Platt
The loss of biodiversity around the planet comes with very human costs, I tell the hosts of The Silent Why podcast.
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Extinction Countdown

The Lord God Bird and Dozens of Other Species Declared Extinct in 2021

This year scientists identified birds, lizards, orchids and other species that have been lost. How many more will follow?
January 7, 2022
by
John R. Platt
This year scientists identified birds, lizards, orchids and other species that have been lost. How many more will follow?
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Editorials

6 Big Environmental Stories to Watch in 2022

From plastic pollution to extreme weather and the extinction crisis, the year ahead promises tough fights, enormous challenges and critical opportunities.
January 3, 2022
by
John R. Platt and Tara Lohan
From plastic pollution to extreme weather and the extinction crisis, the year ahead promises tough fights, enormous challenges and critical opportunities.
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Editorials

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
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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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Editorials

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.
Mesa Schumacher
Arts

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
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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
by
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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