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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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Climate Change

A Hurricane of Plastics and Other Links From the Brink

We also have good news and bad news about dams and coal, plus how science and renewable energy can support Ukraine.
October 28, 2022
by
John R. Platt
We also have good news and bad news about dams and coal, plus how science and renewable energy can support Ukraine.
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Culture

Horror Writers Reveal Their Environmental Fears

The “invisible monsters” of climate change and extinction stalk us all, but these experts in terror also remind us that fighting monsters helps create hope.
October 26, 2022
by
John R. Platt
The “invisible monsters” of climate change and extinction stalk us all, but these experts in terror also remind us that fighting monsters helps create hope.
Hurricane Ian
Climate Change

How to Vote If You’ve Been Displaced by Hurricanes

There’s still time to find out how to cast your ballot, even if you’re dealing with other recovery efforts.
October 21, 2022
by
John R. Platt
There’s still time to find out how to cast your ballot, even if you’re dealing with other recovery efforts.
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Arts

Nature Sings: New Protest Songs for the Climate Emergency

Listen to new songs addressing the climate crisis by Julian Lennon, Midnight Oil, Laurie Anderson, Brian Eno, The Stop Shopping Choir and many others.
October 19, 2022
by
John R. Platt
Listen to new songs addressing the climate crisis by Julian Lennon, Midnight Oil, Laurie Anderson, Brian Eno, The Stop Shopping Choir and many others.
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Climate Change

30 Ways Environmentalists Can Participate in Democracy

Voting on election day is job one, but the planet needs your civic commitment every other day of the year, too.
October 12, 2022
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John R. Platt
Voting on election day is job one, but the planet needs your civic commitment every other day of the year, too.
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Editorials

Conservation Communication: Time to Rethink the Word ‘Poacher’?

Killing an endangered species is a heinous crime, but the language around the act requires a refocus away from colonialization.
September 30, 2022
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John R. Platt
Killing an endangered species is a heinous crime, but the language around the act requires a refocus away from colonialization.
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Climate Change

Back the Frack Off, ‘We Can’t Advertise the Meats’ and Other Links From the Brink

Don’t miss these environmental news stories about innovative laws, rising renewables and a “climate king.”
September 21, 2022
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John R. Platt
Don’t miss these environmental news stories about innovative laws, rising renewables and a “climate king.”
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Reviews

These Books Are for the Birds (and Bugs)

Winged wonders get the spotlight in these new environmental books covering our relationship with nature.
September 8, 2022
by
John R. Platt
Winged wonders get the spotlight in these new environmental books covering our relationship with nature.
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Editorials

15 Things to Do Before the End of Summer

Saving the planet is tough work. Let’s finish the season right and come out stronger for the environmental fights ahead.
August 19, 2022
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John R. Platt
Saving the planet is tough work. Let’s finish the season right and come out stronger for the environmental fights ahead.
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Extinction Countdown

Is the Jaguarundi Extinct in the United States?

These weasel-like small cats haven’t been documented in the country since 1986. A new study suggests it’s time to reintroduce them.
August 15, 2022
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John R. Platt
These weasel-like small cats haven’t been documented in the country since 1986. A new study suggests it’s time to reintroduce them.

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