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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

This Month in Conservation Science: ‘The Earth Is Dying, Bro’

Plus a spotlight on leopards, the risks to primates, the link between bats and chocolate, otter taste buds, and a whole lot more.
October 25, 2024
by
John R. Platt
Plus a spotlight on leopards, the risks to primates, the link between bats and chocolate, otter taste buds, and a whole lot more.
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Extinction Countdown

Six Lessons From the World’s Deadliest Environmental Disaster

China’s Great Sparrow Campaign aimed to “conquer nature” but resulted in as many as 75 million human deaths.
October 21, 2024
by
John R. Platt
China’s Great Sparrow Campaign aimed to “conquer nature” but resulted in as many as 75 million human deaths.
Environmental Books

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
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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
by
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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News

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
by
John R. Platt
For cartoonist Tom Toro, humor about climate change attacks hypocrisy, supports truth, and fuels resistance.
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Environmental Books

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
by
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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