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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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Extinction Countdown

By Shutting Down USAID, Trump and Musk Will Worsen the Climate and Extinction Crises

The agency supports critical efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, deforestation, land violence, and other threats around the world.
February 4, 2025
by
John R. Platt
The agency supports critical efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, deforestation, land violence, and other threats around the world.
Extinction Countdown

This Month in Conservation Science: The Dead Whale and the Pediatricians

Other new research this month looked at snow leopards, wolves, wildlife crossings, newly discovered species, and … scorpion copulation?
January 29, 2025
by
John R. Platt
Other new research this month looked at snow leopards, wolves, wildlife crossings, newly discovered species, and … scorpion copulation?
collage of wolf book covers
Reviews

19 Books About Wolves

These howling good books examine how we’ve persecuted wolves, how we’ve helped to restore them, and how they embody humanity’s relationship with nature.
January 23, 2025
by
John R. Platt and Colleen M. Crary, Ph.D.
These howling good books examine how we’ve persecuted wolves, how we’ve helped to restore them, and how they embody humanity’s relationship with nature.
A pile of old typsetting letters
Editorials

2025 From A to Z

An alphabetical look at the environmental threats, priorities, and opportunities of the year ahead.
January 6, 2025
by
John R. Platt
An alphabetical look at the environmental threats, priorities, and opportunities of the year ahead.
Sonoran Desert National Monument, photo by Bob Wick/BLM
Editorials

14 Must-Read Environmental Commentaries

In 2024 our experts explored subjects ranging from autocratic governments to green jobs and new ways to help endangered species.
December 30, 2024
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John R. Platt
In 2024 our experts explored subjects ranging from autocratic governments to green jobs and new ways to help endangered species.
old-growth forest
Editorials

Sloths, Salmon, and Autocrats: Our Most-Read Articles of the Year

Solutions to our environmental ills abound in these popular Revelator articles from 2024.
December 23, 2024
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John R. Platt
Solutions to our environmental ills abound in these popular Revelator articles from 2024.
Four elephants lined up on a grassy expanse, with a treeline behind them
Extinction Countdown

This Year in Conservation Science: Elephants, Sharks, Mountains, Bees, and More

We asked conservation researchers to send us their best papers of 2024. They surprised us with some powerful and important science.
December 20, 2024
by
John R. Platt
We asked conservation researchers to send us their best papers of 2024. They surprised us with some powerful and important science.
Reviews

Revelator Reads Bonus: 280+ Environmental Books Published in 2024

This year brought essential reading on climate change, endangered species, ecology, environmental justice, and other important topics about protecting the planet.
December 17, 2024
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John R. Platt
This year brought essential reading on climate change, endangered species, ecology, environmental justice, and other important topics about protecting the planet.
Reviews

20 Environmental Books to Inspire You in the Year Ahead

Our latest group of reviews showcases books that remind us about what we’re saving — and why we do it.
December 11, 2024
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John R. Platt
Our latest group of reviews showcases books that remind us about what we’re saving — and why we do it.
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Extinction Countdown

This Month in Conservation Science: Trojan Seahorses and ‘Vampire’ Birds

Journals this month looked at “fabulous but forgotten” ecosystems, hungry monkeys, roaming lions, lead-poisoned birds, and more — including a focus on microplastics.
November 22, 2024
by
John R. Platt
Journals this month looked at “fabulous but forgotten” ecosystems, hungry monkeys, roaming lions, lead-poisoned birds, and more — including a focus on microplastics.

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