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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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Podcasts

Podcast: How Extinction Affects Everyone

Plus, a few tips on how to deal with the gloom and doom of environmental issues.
July 31, 2018
by
John R. Platt
Plus, a few tips on how to deal with the gloom and doom of environmental issues.
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The Ask

What Does the World Need to Understand About Wildlife Trafficking?

“Wildlife crime is organized crime, not an ‘animal rights’ issue,” says World Pangolin Day and Annamiticus founder Rhishja Cota.
July 25, 2018
by
John R. Platt
“Wildlife crime is organized crime, not an ‘animal rights’ issue,” says World Pangolin Day and Annamiticus founder Rhishja Cota.
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Sustainability

Murder and Intimidation of Environmental Activists Hits Record Levels

At least 207 people around the world were murdered in 2017 for standing up to agribusiness, mining and wildlife trafficking.
July 24, 2018
by
John R. Platt
At least 207 people around the world were murdered in 2017 for standing up to agribusiness, mining and wildlife trafficking.
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Extinction Countdown

Is the Great Indian Bustard About to Go Extinct?

Only one male has turned up at the birds’ breeding grounds this year — and he’s too young to breed.
July 23, 2018
by
John R. Platt
Only one male has turned up at the birds’ breeding grounds this year — and he’s too young to breed.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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John R. Platt
Biologist Carter Niemeyer says gray wolves can only survive if we embrace wild spaces and scientific truth, not hatred and fear.
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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
by
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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