John R. Platt
@johnrplatt.bsky.social
Editor, The Revelator @therevelator.org. Covering the extinction crisis, wildlife, climate change and environmental justice. https://linktr.ee/johnrplatt
The destruction of USAID "could lead to at least 9.4 million additional deaths by 2030... About 2.5 million of those deaths are projected to be children under the age of 5." www.cnn.com/2026/02/04/w...
One year on from dismantling of USAID, study projects that global aid cuts could lead to 9.4 million deaths by 2030 | CNN
It’s been one year since the Trump administration dismantled the US Agency for International Development (USAID), with aid cuts leading to the closure of HIV clinics in South Africa, the termination o...
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February 18, 2026 at 7:37 PM
The destruction of USAID "could lead to at least 9.4 million additional deaths by 2030... About 2.5 million of those deaths are projected to be children under the age of 5." www.cnn.com/2026/02/04/w...
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Where are the safe havens keeping wildlife safe from #climatechange? New science offers guidance on how to identify, manage, and connect climate refugia. https://therevelator.org/finding-and-saving-where-the-wild-things-thrive/
Finding (and Saving) Where the Wild Things Thrive • The Revelator
Where are the safe havens keeping wildlife safe from climate change? New science offers guidance on how to identify, manage, and connect climate refugia.
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February 18, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Where are the safe havens keeping wildlife safe from #climatechange? New science offers guidance on how to identify, manage, and connect climate refugia. https://therevelator.org/finding-and-saving-where-the-wild-things-thrive/
Do you get the weekly @therevelator.org newsletter? If not, you're missing a key piece of my writing -- and some great environmental journalism. Next week is our 400th issue -- and I'd love to get 400 new subscribers by then. You can sign up -- for free -- here: therevelator.org/subscribe-to...
February 18, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Do you get the weekly @therevelator.org newsletter? If not, you're missing a key piece of my writing -- and some great environmental journalism. Next week is our 400th issue -- and I'd love to get 400 new subscribers by then. You can sign up -- for free -- here: therevelator.org/subscribe-to...
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Ghosts Behind Glass: Encountering Extinction in Museums
"It’s a haunting book, but it’s not really about grief. It’s an examination of how we tell stories of our recent losses — and how those stories can motivate action against ongoing environmental crises." therevelator.org/extinction-g...
"It’s a haunting book, but it’s not really about grief. It’s an examination of how we tell stories of our recent losses — and how those stories can motivate action against ongoing environmental crises." therevelator.org/extinction-g...
February 17, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Ghosts Behind Glass: Encountering Extinction in Museums
"It’s a haunting book, but it’s not really about grief. It’s an examination of how we tell stories of our recent losses — and how those stories can motivate action against ongoing environmental crises." therevelator.org/extinction-g...
"It’s a haunting book, but it’s not really about grief. It’s an examination of how we tell stories of our recent losses — and how those stories can motivate action against ongoing environmental crises." therevelator.org/extinction-g...
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The Trump administration has a clear communication objective: Flood the zone with bad news to overwhelm us, keep us off-balance, and make us feel like we can’t stop their regressive and oppressive policies. But even amidst this constant barrage, other patterns emerge. therevelator.org/despite-trump/
The Two Words Giving Me Hope — Even As the Trump Administration Dismantles More Climate Regulations • The Revelator
There’s a lot going on to distract us from progress. But if you look through the noise, you’ll find encouraging patterns.
therevelator.org
February 18, 2026 at 12:05 AM
The Trump administration has a clear communication objective: Flood the zone with bad news to overwhelm us, keep us off-balance, and make us feel like we can’t stop their regressive and oppressive policies. But even amidst this constant barrage, other patterns emerge. therevelator.org/despite-trump/
Ghosts Behind Glass: Encountering Extinction in Museums
"It’s a haunting book, but it’s not really about grief. It’s an examination of how we tell stories of our recent losses — and how those stories can motivate action against ongoing environmental crises." therevelator.org/extinction-g...
"It’s a haunting book, but it’s not really about grief. It’s an examination of how we tell stories of our recent losses — and how those stories can motivate action against ongoing environmental crises." therevelator.org/extinction-g...
February 17, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Ghosts Behind Glass: Encountering Extinction in Museums
"It’s a haunting book, but it’s not really about grief. It’s an examination of how we tell stories of our recent losses — and how those stories can motivate action against ongoing environmental crises." therevelator.org/extinction-g...
"It’s a haunting book, but it’s not really about grief. It’s an examination of how we tell stories of our recent losses — and how those stories can motivate action against ongoing environmental crises." therevelator.org/extinction-g...
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It was great to talk to John Platt about my book Ghosts Behind Glass. Read through our convo here: therevelator.org/extinction-g...
#extinction #envhist
#extinction #envhist
February 17, 2026 at 9:26 PM
It was great to talk to John Platt about my book Ghosts Behind Glass. Read through our convo here: therevelator.org/extinction-g...
#extinction #envhist
#extinction #envhist
Exhibiting Extinction: The Ghosts That Haunt Us
My interview with @dollyjorgensen.bsky.social about her moving new book, Ghosts Behind Glass. Today on @therevelator.org
therevelator.org/extinction-g...
My interview with @dollyjorgensen.bsky.social about her moving new book, Ghosts Behind Glass. Today on @therevelator.org
therevelator.org/extinction-g...
Exhibiting Extinction: The Ghosts That Haunt Us • The Revelator
In her new book Ghosts Behind Glass, historian Dolly Jørgensen takes us through dozens of museum exhibits about extinction — and examines the stories they tell.
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February 17, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Exhibiting Extinction: The Ghosts That Haunt Us
My interview with @dollyjorgensen.bsky.social about her moving new book, Ghosts Behind Glass. Today on @therevelator.org
therevelator.org/extinction-g...
My interview with @dollyjorgensen.bsky.social about her moving new book, Ghosts Behind Glass. Today on @therevelator.org
therevelator.org/extinction-g...
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In her new book Ghosts Behind Glass, historian Dolly Jørgensen takes us through dozens of museum exhibits about extinction — and examines the stories they tell. https://therevelator.org/extinction-ghosts/
Exhibiting Extinction: The Ghosts That Haunt Us • The Revelator
In her new book Ghosts Behind Glass, historian Dolly Jørgensen takes us through dozens of museum exhibits about extinction — and examines the stories they tell.
therevelator.org
February 17, 2026 at 4:13 PM
In her new book Ghosts Behind Glass, historian Dolly Jørgensen takes us through dozens of museum exhibits about extinction — and examines the stories they tell. https://therevelator.org/extinction-ghosts/
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The recently enacted High Seas Treaty offers an opportunity to protect the ocean like never before.
https://therevelator.org/30x30-ocean/
https://therevelator.org/30x30-ocean/
How to Transform 30x30 From a Political Slogan Into an Ecological Reality • The Revelator
The recently enacted High Seas Treaty offers an opportunity to protect the ocean like never before.
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February 16, 2026 at 3:59 PM
The recently enacted High Seas Treaty offers an opportunity to protect the ocean like never before.
https://therevelator.org/30x30-ocean/
https://therevelator.org/30x30-ocean/
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Climate change threatens species around the world. At the same time, many animals can help us in the fight against climate change — if we let them. https://therevelator.org/animals-climate-allies/
Animals Are Climate Allies. So Why Are We Leaving Them Out of Climate Policy? • The Revelator
Climate change threatens species around the world. At the same time, many animals can help us in the fight against climate change — if we let them.
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February 15, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Climate change threatens species around the world. At the same time, many animals can help us in the fight against climate change — if we let them. https://therevelator.org/animals-climate-allies/
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Some good reading from the archives:
Comics for Earth: Eight New Graphic Novels About Saving the Planet and Celebrating Wildlife https://therevelator.org/environmental-graphic-novels/
Comics for Earth: Eight New Graphic Novels About Saving the Planet and Celebrating Wildlife https://therevelator.org/environmental-graphic-novels/
Comics for Earth: Eight New Graphic Novels About Saving the Planet and Celebrating Wildlife • The Revelator
These new comics collections use satire, poetry, and science to shine a light on human failures — and who and what we need to save.
therevelator.org
February 14, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Some good reading from the archives:
Comics for Earth: Eight New Graphic Novels About Saving the Planet and Celebrating Wildlife https://therevelator.org/environmental-graphic-novels/
Comics for Earth: Eight New Graphic Novels About Saving the Planet and Celebrating Wildlife https://therevelator.org/environmental-graphic-novels/
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There’s a lot going on to distract us from progress. But if you look through the noise, you’ll find encouraging patterns that no one can stop, writes @johnrplatt.bsky.social for @therevelator.org.
The Two Words Giving Me Hope — Even As the Trump Administration Dismantles More Climate Regulations • The Revelator
There’s a lot going on to distract us from progress. But if you look through the noise, you’ll find encouraging patterns.
therevelator.org
February 13, 2026 at 10:01 PM
There’s a lot going on to distract us from progress. But if you look through the noise, you’ll find encouraging patterns that no one can stop, writes @johnrplatt.bsky.social for @therevelator.org.
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Finding (and Saving) Where the Wild Things Thrive https://therevelator.org/finding-and-saving-where-the-wild-things-thrive/
Finding (and Saving) Where the Wild Things Thrive • The Revelator
Where are the safe havens keeping wildlife safe from climate change? New science offers guidance on how to identify, manage, and connect climate refugia.
therevelator.org
February 13, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Finding (and Saving) Where the Wild Things Thrive https://therevelator.org/finding-and-saving-where-the-wild-things-thrive/
Stunning reporting:
'A different set of rules': Thermal drone footage shows Musk's AI power plant flouting clean air regulations @floodlightnews.org floodlightnews.org/thermal-dron...
'A different set of rules': Thermal drone footage shows Musk's AI power plant flouting clean air regulations @floodlightnews.org floodlightnews.org/thermal-dron...
'A different set of rules': Thermal drone footage shows Musk's AI power plant flouting clean air regulations
Images confirm xAI is continuing to defy EPA regulations in Mississippi to power its flagship data centers.
floodlightnews.org
February 13, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Stunning reporting:
'A different set of rules': Thermal drone footage shows Musk's AI power plant flouting clean air regulations @floodlightnews.org floodlightnews.org/thermal-dron...
'A different set of rules': Thermal drone footage shows Musk's AI power plant flouting clean air regulations @floodlightnews.org floodlightnews.org/thermal-dron...
Portland Lawsuit Alleges Tear Gas Use by ICE Is a Health Threat (1/2) www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/c...
For Months, Tear Gas Has Entered Their Homes. Now They’re Suing ICE.
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Portland Lawsuit Alleges Tear Gas Use by ICE Is a Health Threat (1/2) www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/c...
Finding (and Saving) Where the Wild Things Thrive • @therevelator.org via @theconversation.com therevelator.org/finding-and-...
Finding (and Saving) Where the Wild Things Thrive • The Revelator
Where are the safe havens keeping wildlife safe from climate change? New science offers guidance on how to identify, manage, and connect climate refugia.
therevelator.org
February 13, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Finding (and Saving) Where the Wild Things Thrive • @therevelator.org via @theconversation.com therevelator.org/finding-and-...
‘We Will See Them in Court’: Environmental Lawyers Vow to Challenge Trump’s Repeal of Key Climate Finding - Inside Climate News insideclimatenews.org/news/1202202...
‘We Will See Them in Court’: Environmental Lawyers Vow to Challenge Trump’s Repeal of Key Climate Finding - Inside Climate News
The Trump administration repealed the EPA’s 2009 determination that greenhouse gases are a pollutant, an important legal foundation for their regulation.
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February 12, 2026 at 11:44 PM
‘We Will See Them in Court’: Environmental Lawyers Vow to Challenge Trump’s Repeal of Key Climate Finding - Inside Climate News insideclimatenews.org/news/1202202...
I wrote this last week, before today's climate endangerment repeal. I'm glad it's resonating with readers today:
The Two Words Giving Me Hope — Even As the Trump Administration Dismantles More Climate Regulations @therevelator.org therevelator.org/despite-trump/
The Two Words Giving Me Hope — Even As the Trump Administration Dismantles More Climate Regulations @therevelator.org therevelator.org/despite-trump/
The Two Words Giving Me Hope — Even As the Trump Administration Dismantles More Climate Regulations • The Revelator
There’s a lot going on to distract us from progress. But if you look through the noise, you’ll find encouraging patterns.
therevelator.org
February 12, 2026 at 10:23 PM
I wrote this last week, before today's climate endangerment repeal. I'm glad it's resonating with readers today:
The Two Words Giving Me Hope — Even As the Trump Administration Dismantles More Climate Regulations @therevelator.org therevelator.org/despite-trump/
The Two Words Giving Me Hope — Even As the Trump Administration Dismantles More Climate Regulations @therevelator.org therevelator.org/despite-trump/
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The repeal of the "endangerment finding" will make it harder for future administrations to regulate carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act without a new law or amendment passed by Congress—with serious public health and climate consequences
What repealing the 'endangerment finding' means for public health
The EPA has scrapped a rule stating that climate change harms human health. Here’s what that could mean
www.scientificamerican.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:49 PM
The repeal of the "endangerment finding" will make it harder for future administrations to regulate carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act without a new law or amendment passed by Congress—with serious public health and climate consequences
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Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.
WATCH: Trump, EPA's Zeldin announce end of scientific basis for U.S. action on climate change
The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressiv...
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February 12, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.
Not so fast: Celebrations over delisting endangered plants might be premature - Columbia Insight columbiainsight.org/celebrations...
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February 12, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Not so fast: Celebrations over delisting endangered plants might be premature - Columbia Insight columbiainsight.org/celebrations...
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The Two Words Giving Me Hope — Even As the Trump Administration Dismantles More Climate Regulations
My editorial today for @therevelator.org:
therevelator.org/despite-trump/
My editorial today for @therevelator.org:
therevelator.org/despite-trump/
The Two Words Giving Me Hope — Even As the Trump Administration Dismantles More Climate Regulations • The Revelator
There’s a lot going on to distract us from progress. But if you look through the noise, you’ll find encouraging patterns.
therevelator.org
February 11, 2026 at 7:12 PM
The Two Words Giving Me Hope — Even As the Trump Administration Dismantles More Climate Regulations
My editorial today for @therevelator.org:
therevelator.org/despite-trump/
My editorial today for @therevelator.org:
therevelator.org/despite-trump/
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The global annual production of #plastics rose to 400 million metric tons in 2022 and is projected to double by 2050.
As of 2015 some 6,300 metric tons had become waste.
About 79% ended up in #landfills or the natural environment — rates that haven’t gotten much better in the ensuing decade 🗑️🚯♻️
As of 2015 some 6,300 metric tons had become waste.
About 79% ended up in #landfills or the natural environment — rates that haven’t gotten much better in the ensuing decade 🗑️🚯♻️
Reducing Plastic Waste: Three Ways to Replace Disposable with Reusable https://therevelator.org/replace-disposable/
Reducing Plastic Waste: Three Ways to Replace Disposable with Reusable • The Revelator
By focusing on reusable products, some organizations are helping to break our addiction to single-use plastic.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:15 PM
The global annual production of #plastics rose to 400 million metric tons in 2022 and is projected to double by 2050.
As of 2015 some 6,300 metric tons had become waste.
About 79% ended up in #landfills or the natural environment — rates that haven’t gotten much better in the ensuing decade 🗑️🚯♻️
As of 2015 some 6,300 metric tons had become waste.
About 79% ended up in #landfills or the natural environment — rates that haven’t gotten much better in the ensuing decade 🗑️🚯♻️