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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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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.
Environmental Books

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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Editorials

23 Gone, Countless More to Save

Are you angry about the extinction of the ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 other species? Good. Use it.
October 4, 2021
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John R. Platt
Are you angry about the extinction of the ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 other species? Good. Use it.
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News

Links From the Brink: 8 Good Environmental News Stories You Might Have Missed

This month saw some great successes for wildlife and the climate — all made possible by decades of action and perseverance.
October 1, 2021
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John R. Platt
This month saw some great successes for wildlife and the climate — all made possible by decades of action and perseverance.
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Environmental Books

Hot Reads: Ten Essential New Books About Fighting Climate Change

These books offer essential lessons for talking to a science-denying neighbor, local elected officials, your kids or the corporations causing our worst problems.
September 20, 2021
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John R. Platt
These books offer essential lessons for talking to a science-denying neighbor, local elected officials, your kids or the corporations causing our worst problems.
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Wildlife

Do Species Awareness Days Work?

New research into events like World Pangolin Day and International Tiger Day reveals how to make these celebrations more effective.
September 15, 2021
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John R. Platt
New research into events like World Pangolin Day and International Tiger Day reveals how to make these celebrations more effective.
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Extinction Countdown

Mice, Hedgehogs and Voles Need Conservation Champions

A new paper finds that we’re failing these “small-bodied mammals” — and that comes with a cost to ecosystems around the world.
September 1, 2021
by
John R. Platt
A new paper finds that we’re failing these “small-bodied mammals” — and that comes with a cost to ecosystems around the world.
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News

Links From the Brink: Focus on Rewilding, Climate and the Media, and Arctic Blues

The month’s best and worst environmental news also includes advice on reversing the “insect apocalypse” and more.
August 30, 2021
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John R. Platt
The month’s best and worst environmental news also includes advice on reversing the “insect apocalypse” and more.
Environmental Books

13 New Books About Pollution — and How to Fight It

Pesticides, sewage, mining waste, air pollution and trash — these new books address the toxic elements in our society.
August 19, 2021
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John R. Platt
Pesticides, sewage, mining waste, air pollution and trash — these new books address the toxic elements in our society.

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