The Revelator - John R. Platt

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

Whooping Cranes Could Be Wiped Out by Climate Change

A conservation success story faces a new threat that could undo the heroic efforts of the past.

May 17, 2017

John R. Platt

A conservation success story faces a new threat that could undo the heroic efforts of the past.

Pollution & Toxins

Diesel is 50% Dirtier (and Deadlier) than Expected

Government emissions tests have drastically underestimated the pollution created by diesel trucks, cars and other vehicles, according to a study

May 17, 2017

John R. Platt

Government emissions tests have drastically underestimated the pollution created by diesel trucks, cars and other vehicles, according to a study