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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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Reviews

12 New Environmental Books You Need to Read This Autumn

The season brings important new books by climate scientists, conservationists, activists, and novelists.
October 18, 2024
by
John R. Platt
The season brings important new books by climate scientists, conservationists, activists, and novelists.
News

‘Three Rivers of Woe’ — David Quammen on Climate Change, Extinction, and Epidemics

Journalists and activists should focus on these three linked problems, says the acclaimed author, who also encourages us to talk about hope.
October 4, 2024
by
John R. Platt
Journalists and activists should focus on these three linked problems, says the acclaimed author, who also encourages us to talk about hope.
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Extinction Countdown

This Month in Conservation Science: The Eagles Who Ate the Lions

…and other interesting new research that crossed our paths in the past few weeks, including a look at ecotourism land grabs.
September 27, 2024
by
John R. Platt
…and other interesting new research that crossed our paths in the past few weeks, including a look at ecotourism land grabs.
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Editorials

16 Things to Do (for Yourself and the Planet) Before Summer’s End

Everyone needs time to recharge. Here are some new ideas to help finish the summer season right and come out stronger for the environmental challenges ahead.
August 16, 2024
by
John R. Platt
Everyone needs time to recharge. Here are some new ideas to help finish the summer season right and come out stronger for the environmental challenges ahead.
Extinction Countdown

Rediscovering the Legacy of Mary Elizabeth Barber, South Africa’s First Female Botanist

One species she discovered, a critically endangered plant, eluded modern researchers for decades but has recently been rediscovered — as has Barber herself.
August 2, 2024
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John R. Platt
One species she discovered, a critically endangered plant, eluded modern researchers for decades but has recently been rediscovered — as has Barber herself.
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Sparrow Spared, Cactus Extinct, and More Links From the Brink

This month’s best and worst environmental stories also include a rebounding lynx, a climate lawsuit boom, and a spa for frogs.
July 26, 2024
by
John R. Platt
This month’s best and worst environmental stories also include a rebounding lynx, a climate lawsuit boom, and a spa for frogs.
Arts

Global Warming Funnies

For cartoonist Tom Toro, humor about climate change attacks hypocrisy, supports truth, and fuels resistance.
July 17, 2024
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John R. Platt
For cartoonist Tom Toro, humor about climate change attacks hypocrisy, supports truth, and fuels resistance.
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Reviews

Summer Reads: Lost Birds, Pummeled Pumas and Climate Anxiety

We have the word on several great new books, including a look at how to fight climate disinformation and a satire of the extinction crisis.
June 24, 2024
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John R. Platt
We have the word on several great new books, including a look at how to fight climate disinformation and a satire of the extinction crisis.
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Extinction Countdown

Should Tourists Swim with Endangered Sea Turtles?

Researchers in Barbados found that ecotourism sea-turtle encounters created some very human problems for the animals.
June 6, 2024
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John R. Platt
Researchers in Barbados found that ecotourism sea-turtle encounters created some very human problems for the animals.
Extinction Countdown

Goldenrod Isn’t Causing Your Spring Allergies — But It Is Killing Europe’s Ants and Butterflies

The North American plants look pretty, but they also causes havoc in places where humans have allowed them to spread.
May 31, 2024
by
John R. Platt
The North American plants look pretty, but they also causes havoc in places where humans have allowed them to spread.

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