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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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September’s Best Environmental Books: The Green New Deal, Vanishing Species and Effective Activism

This month brings important new books by Naomi Klein, photographer Joel Sartore, Jonathan Safran Foer and water activist Maude Barlow.
September 5, 2019
by
John R. Platt
This month brings important new books by Naomi Klein, photographer Joel Sartore, Jonathan Safran Foer and water activist Maude Barlow.
coyote
Wildlife

The Federal Government’s Cruel War Against Wildlife

USDA’s Wildlife Services often uses “cyanide bombs” to kill animals, but that’s just one of the inhumane weapons in their arsenal.
August 26, 2019
by
John R. Platt
USDA’s Wildlife Services often uses “cyanide bombs” to kill animals, but that’s just one of the inhumane weapons in their arsenal.
African elephant
Extinction Countdown

Five Things to Watch at This Month’s Big Wildlife Trade Treaty Meeting

New wildlife trade rules being discussed at CITES could affect 550 species, including elephants, rhinos and giraffes.
August 16, 2019
by
John R. Platt
New wildlife trade rules being discussed at CITES could affect 550 species, including elephants, rhinos and giraffes.
bald eagle
Wildlife

Trump Administration Slashes Endangered Species Act, Worsening Extinction Crisis

Changes to regulations about critical habitat and consideration for economic interests threaten to upend more than 45 years of conservation success. But the worst may still be to come.
August 12, 2019
by
John R. Platt
Changes to regulations about critical habitat and consideration for economic interests threaten to upend more than 45 years of conservation success. But the worst may still be to come.
speckled skink
Extinction Countdown

‘A Complete Enigma’ — New Zealand Lizard Declared Extinct 130 Years After Only Sighting

But here’s the good news: New research finds it was actually six different species, and five still exist — for now.
August 8, 2019
by
John R. Platt
But here’s the good news: New research finds it was actually six different species, and five still exist — for now.
earth fire
Editorials

Earth’s Hottest Month Lights a Fire for Progress

While the Trump administration continued its anti-environmental policies, the planet experienced its hottest month in recorded history. But are the winds starting to shift?
August 7, 2019
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John R. Platt
While the Trump administration continued its anti-environmental policies, the planet experienced its hottest month in recorded history. But are the winds starting to shift?
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Reviews

From Kochland to Standing Rock: Here Are the 16-plus Best Environmental Books of August

New books this month tackle tough issues related to climate change, extinction, Indigenous sovereignty, ocean conservation and a whole lot more.
August 1, 2019
by
John R. Platt
New books this month tackle tough issues related to climate change, extinction, Indigenous sovereignty, ocean conservation and a whole lot more.
Tiger India
Extinction Countdown

India’s Tiger Population Booms — But Problems Persist

The big cats have increased by 30 percent in India in just four years, but they still face pressures and controversies.
July 30, 2019
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John R. Platt
The big cats have increased by 30 percent in India in just four years, but they still face pressures and controversies.
Zanzibar red colobus
Extinction Countdown

Possible Monkey Extinction Highlights the Risk to Africa’s Most Endangered Primate Group

The IUCN just declared an African monkey known as Miss Waldron’s red colobus “possibly extinct.” Other species could be quick to follow, conservationists warn.
July 23, 2019
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John R. Platt
The IUCN just declared an African monkey known as Miss Waldron’s red colobus “possibly extinct.” Other species could be quick to follow, conservationists warn.
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Arts

Picturing Extinction

Photographer Marc Schlossman explores the collection of the Field Museum to showcase endangered and extinct species and tell their fascinating stories.
July 22, 2019
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John R. Platt
Photographer Marc Schlossman explores the collection of the Field Museum to showcase endangered and extinct species and tell their fascinating stories.

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