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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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Wildlife

Trump Administration Proposes Dramatic Cuts to Endangered Species Act Protections

The move comes the same day as a new study that shows overwhelming support for the environmental legislation.
July 19, 2018
by
John R. Platt
The move comes the same day as a new study that shows overwhelming support for the environmental legislation.
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Pollution & Toxins

Sorry AC/DC, Rock and Roll Is Noise Pollution

A head-banging new study proves that loud music shakes, rattles and rolls the ecosystem.
July 13, 2018
by
John R. Platt
A head-banging new study proves that loud music shakes, rattles and rolls the ecosystem.
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The Ask

The Ethics of Saving Wolves

The relationship between wolves and people raises deep questions that we still need to answer, says environmental ethicist and philosopher Michael Paul Nelson.
July 11, 2018
by
John R. Platt
The relationship between wolves and people raises deep questions that we still need to answer, says environmental ethicist and philosopher Michael Paul Nelson.
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The Ask

What Do Wolves Need to Thrive?

Biologist Carter Niemeyer says gray wolves can only survive if we embrace wild spaces and scientific truth, not hatred and fear.
July 11, 2018
by
John R. Platt
Biologist Carter Niemeyer says gray wolves can only survive if we embrace wild spaces and scientific truth, not hatred and fear.
Scott Pruitt
Pollution & Toxins

‘Polluting Pruitt’ Finally Gets the Boot — What Happens to the EPA Next?

Will the infamous EPA administrator get to keep his soundproof phone booth? And will anything change at the EPA itself?
July 6, 2018
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John R. Platt
Will the infamous EPA administrator get to keep his soundproof phone booth? And will anything change at the EPA itself?
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Reviews

Beach Reads and Big Ideas: The 15 Best New Eco-books for July

Books coming out this month examine wildlife crime, polluted cities, the diversity of bees and how democracy can stand up to climate change.
July 5, 2018
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John R. Platt
Books coming out this month examine wildlife crime, polluted cities, the diversity of bees and how democracy can stand up to climate change.
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Extinction Countdown

Saving California Condors — With a Chisel and Hand Puppets

Conservationists have helped to save North America’s largest bird from extinction, but it’s still important to give every chick a chance to fly free.
June 28, 2018
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John R. Platt
Conservationists have helped to save North America’s largest bird from extinction, but it’s still important to give every chick a chance to fly free.
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The Ask

We Need Bold Protests, Says ‘Stop Shopping’ Activist Rev. Billy Talen

The often-arrested social activist discusses his court case against Monsanto and the lessons it offers for other protestors.
June 27, 2018
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John R. Platt
The often-arrested social activist discusses his court case against Monsanto and the lessons it offers for other protestors.
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Editorials

Inhumanity at the Border — and Beyond

If the Trump administration can show such disregard for society’s most vulnerable people, what does that mean for clean water, endangered species and other environmental issues?
June 22, 2018
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John R. Platt
If the Trump administration can show such disregard for society’s most vulnerable people, what does that mean for clean water, endangered species and other environmental issues?
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The Ask

It’s No Mystery Why These Crime Novels Are Set in National Parks

We have five questions about environmental justice for Scott Graham, author of the National Park Mystery series.
June 20, 2018
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John R. Platt
We have five questions about environmental justice for Scott Graham, author of the National Park Mystery series.

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