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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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Yellowstone National Park
Editorials

Looking Back at the Past Four Years

With about two months until the 2020 election, our time to reflect on the environment grows short.
September 2, 2020
by
John R. Platt and Tara Lohan
With about two months until the 2020 election, our time to reflect on the environment grows short.
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Environmental Books

The 10 Hottest Climate Change Books of Summer

From global warming’s threats to its potential solutions, these new books examine how we got here and where we’re going.
August 18, 2020
by
John R. Platt
From global warming’s threats to its potential solutions, these new books examine how we got here and where we’re going.
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Wildlife

Sharks: Imperiled, Maligned, Fascinating

A collection of our best articles and essays about some the world’s most at-risk groups of species — and what we can learn from them.
August 9, 2020
by
John R. Platt
A collection of our best articles and essays about some the world’s most at-risk groups of species — and what we can learn from them.
Mindo glassfrog
Extinction Countdown

The Long-lost Frogs Found in a Remote Ecuadorian Reserve — and the Threat That Could Wipe Them All Out

Scientists have rediscovered the endangered Mindo glassfrog, which hasn’t been seen in decades. And it’s just one of many remarkable species they’ve found in an at-risk habitat.
August 3, 2020
by
John R. Platt
Scientists have rediscovered the endangered Mindo glassfrog, which hasn’t been seen in decades. And it’s just one of many remarkable species they’ve found in an at-risk habitat.
Malayan porcupine
Extinction Countdown

Porcupines Face a Poaching Crisis — and It’s All Because of What’s in Their Stomachs

New research indicates a growing online trade in porcupine bezoars — a ball of inedible material that sometimes gathers in their digestive tracks.
July 31, 2020
by
John R. Platt
New research indicates a growing online trade in porcupine bezoars — a ball of inedible material that sometimes gathers in their digestive tracks.
Anthropocene
Arts

Rage Against the Anthropocene: The Extinction Crisis Gets an ‘Eco-slam’ Soundtrack

A Swedish death-metal album mourns species we’ve recently lost — and reminds us that we can all stand up against extinction.
July 23, 2020
by
John R. Platt
A Swedish death-metal album mourns species we’ve recently lost — and reminds us that we can all stand up against extinction.
Bellinger River snapping turtle
Extinction Countdown

A Virus Wiped Out 90% of This Turtle Species. Can It Recover?

Australia’s Bellinger River snapping turtle nearly went extinct in just months — before anyone knew it was in trouble. Conservationists are working to make sure it doesn’t disappear forever.
July 16, 2020
by
John R. Platt
Australia’s Bellinger River snapping turtle nearly went extinct in just months — before anyone knew it was in trouble. Conservationists are working to make sure it doesn’t disappear forever.
Burmese python
Extinction Countdown

The Shocking Number of Snakes Traded Internationally Each Year

A new study digs into the market for endangered and threatened snakes, revealing threats to both species and human health.
June 29, 2020
by
John R. Platt
A new study digs into the market for endangered and threatened snakes, revealing threats to both species and human health.
feral cat endangered bird
Extinction Countdown

Hawaii’s Invasive Predator Catastrophe

Endangered seabirds can recover, but only if we control feral cats and other non-native predators, new research finds.
June 24, 2020
by
John R. Platt
Endangered seabirds can recover, but only if we control feral cats and other non-native predators, new research finds.
Wendlandia angustifolia
Extinction Countdown

Researchers Call for Rare Tree’s Conservation — Decades After Its Declared Extinction

Mistakenly presumed extinct for 22 years, the rare Wendlandia angustifolia tree now has an opportunity for priority preservation.
June 22, 2020
by
John R. Platt
Mistakenly presumed extinct for 22 years, the rare Wendlandia angustifolia tree now has an opportunity for priority preservation.

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