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John R. Platt

is the editor of The Revelator and an award-winning environmental journalist whose work has appeared in dozens of publications around the world. 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

The Turtle Extinction Crisis

Nearly half of all freshwater turtles and tortoises are at risk of disappearing forever, a new report warns.
March 12, 2018
by
John R. Platt
Nearly half of all freshwater turtles and tortoises are at risk of disappearing forever, a new report warns.
jaguar
Extinction Countdown

No Cell-phone Reception? That’s Good News for Jaguars

A new study finds that the big cats and other endangered animals do best in places where there’s no phone coverage.
March 8, 2018
by
John R. Platt
A new study finds that the big cats and other endangered animals do best in places where there’s no phone coverage.
#youthvgov
Climate Change

Kids Taking on Government: The New Normal?

With Youth v. Gov, the next generation of young Americans is stepping up to save itself from climate change and other threats.
March 7, 2018
by
John R. Platt
With Youth v. Gov, the next generation of young Americans is stepping up to save itself from climate change and other threats.
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Sustainability

18 Great New Books About Climate Change, Sustainability and Pioneering Women Environmentalists

Eco-books coming out this March include volumes about Rachel Carson, environmental destruction, plant-based diets and radical resistance.
March 2, 2018
by
John R. Platt
Eco-books coming out this March include volumes about Rachel Carson, environmental destruction, plant-based diets and radical resistance.
Tantrum that Saved the World
Climate Change

Can Throwing a Tantrum Help Save Us From Climate Change?

Climate scientist Michael E. Mann and children’s book author Megan Herbert want kids (and maybe also adults) to learn that their voices can and must be heard.
February 23, 2018
by
John R. Platt
Climate scientist Michael E. Mann and children’s book author Megan Herbert want kids (and maybe also adults) to learn that their voices can and must be heard.
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Editorials

Yes, We Need a New Gas Tax…But Not the One Trump Wants

An added 25-cents-per-gallon fuel tax would hurt consumers, but something different could benefit the environment.
February 20, 2018
by
John R. Platt
An added 25-cents-per-gallon fuel tax would hurt consumers, but something different could benefit the environment.
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Sustainability

14 Environmental Programs Eliminated in Trump’s Budget Proposal

Trump’s proposed budget wipes out funding for numerous programs devoted to climate change, public lands and sustainable energy.
February 13, 2018
by
John R. Platt
Trump’s proposed budget wipes out funding for numerous programs devoted to climate change, public lands and sustainable energy.
tiger
Extinction Countdown

The Surprising Ways Tigers Benefit Farmers and Livestock Owners

A new study finds that the often-feared big cats actually help keep crops and domesticated animals safe from other threats.
February 12, 2018
by
John R. Platt
A new study finds that the often-feared big cats actually help keep crops and domesticated animals safe from other threats.
Oil rig
Climate Change

Drill, Baby, Drill: The U.S. Added 38 Percent More Oil and Gas Rigs Last Year

Burn, baby, burn: Experts express fear about the enormous climate impact of this boom in new fossil fuel development.
February 9, 2018
by
John R. Platt
Burn, baby, burn: Experts express fear about the enormous climate impact of this boom in new fossil fuel development.
extinction tattoos
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Extinction Ink

With his Holocene Project tattoos, artist J. Trip immortalizes endangered species on the bodies of wildlife-loving clients.
February 6, 2018
by
John R. Platt
With his Holocene Project tattoos, artist J. Trip immortalizes endangered species on the bodies of wildlife-loving clients.

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