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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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Now Read This: Stop Doomscrolling and Save the Planet

Seven new environmental books offer practical advice, lessons from successful conservation projects and inspiration in troubled times.
March 16, 2022
by
John R. Platt
Seven new environmental books offer practical advice, lessons from successful conservation projects and inspiration in troubled times.
Chateau Wood
Extinction Countdown

10 Ways War Harms Wildlife

Bombs and bullets are just the beginning.
March 11, 2022
by
John R. Platt
Bombs and bullets are just the beginning.
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Climate Change

Links From the Brink, Ukraine Edition

The connection between war and environmental destruction is on full display in Putin’s invasion. Plus, other news you won’t want to miss.
March 7, 2022
by
John R. Platt
The connection between war and environmental destruction is on full display in Putin’s invasion. Plus, other news you won’t want to miss.
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Extinction Countdown

20 Endangered Species at Risk in Ukraine

Will Russia’s invasion threaten not just innocent people but the country’s unique wildlife?
February 28, 2022
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John R. Platt
Will Russia’s invasion threaten not just innocent people but the country’s unique wildlife?
rhino caregiver
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
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John R. Platt
The loss of biodiversity around the planet comes with very human costs, I tell the hosts of The Silent Why podcast.
ivory-billed woodpecker
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
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John R. Platt
This year scientists identified birds, lizards, orchids and other species that have been lost. How many more will follow?
Yellowstone Lake
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
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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.
Species 2021
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
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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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