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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

Vaquita Lifeline

Has Mexico finally taken the step that will save the vaquita from extinction? Or will it not be enough?
July 3, 2017
by
John R. Platt
Has Mexico finally taken the step that will save the vaquita from extinction? Or will it not be enough?
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Sustainability

Revelator Reads: 7 New Environmental Books for July

Check out Al Gore’s “Sequel” plus books about birds, disasters and pollution.
July 3, 2017
by
John R. Platt
Check out Al Gore’s “Sequel” plus books about birds, disasters and pollution.
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Climate Change

3 Surprising Reasons Why TV Meteorologists Don’t Talk About Climate Change

…and one really important reason why they should.
June 29, 2017
by
John R. Platt
…and one really important reason why they should.
The Dose

The Boom in Batteries

Increases in battery storage capacity will soon transform renewable energy. Battery manufacturing is expected to more than double by 2021, with China leading the charge in building new factories. US states, meanwhile, are already investing in battery storage to support the growth of wind and solar power. This battery boom will help utility-scale energy and individual consumers: a new study finds that batteries could allow solar households to start “defecting” from the power grid in a little over a decade. Just one question remains: where are we going to get the lithium for all of these batteries? 
June 29, 2017
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John R. Platt
The Dose

California Lists Glyphosate as Causing Cancer

The herbicide glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup, has been added to California’s list of chemicals known to cause cancer. The listing, which goes into effect on July 7, will require manufacturers to add package warning labels and similar warnings to be places around certain sites where large quantities of the weed killer have been applied. The World Health Organization had previous labeled glyphosate as a “probable” human carcinogen. The chemical is the most widely used pesticide in California – and in the entire world. Monsanto has said it will fight California’s designation in court. 
June 27, 2017
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John R. Platt
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Wildlife

Yellowstone Grizzlies to Lose Protection

The Trump Administration announced the bears would lose their protection under the Endangered Species Act.
June 23, 2017
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John R. Platt
The Trump Administration announced the bears would lose their protection under the Endangered Species Act.
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Sustainability

Extreme Poverty Is a Humanitarian Crisis — and an Environmental One

A new report finds that malnutrition, unsafe water, drought, floods and other environmental dangers affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
June 23, 2017
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John R. Platt
A new report finds that malnutrition, unsafe water, drought, floods and other environmental dangers affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
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Extinction Countdown

A Day for Africa’s Disappearing Giants

Today marks World Giraffe Day, an occasion to recognize Africa’s rapidly disappearing giants.
June 21, 2017
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John R. Platt
Today marks World Giraffe Day, an occasion to recognize Africa’s rapidly disappearing giants.
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Extinction Countdown

What Is the Fate of the World’s Plants?

At least 21 percent of plant species are threatened with extinction, but much remains to be discovered.
June 20, 2017
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John R. Platt
At least 21 percent of plant species are threatened with extinction, but much remains to be discovered.
The Dose

The Future of Wildfires?

The deadly wildfires raging through Portugal have killed more than 60 people and created smoke clouds big enough to be seen from space. Is this the wave of the future? A new study finds that wildfires have tripled over the past 30 years in the Great Plains, putting a strain on local agencies. Meanwhile, California’s wildfires have doubled this year, where drought is over but a wetter season has just produced more grasses to burn. On top of that, another recent study found that the smoke from wildfires can, itself, have an effect on the climate, extending the vicious cycle even further. 
June 19, 2017
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John R. Platt

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