John R. Platt
John R. Platt covers the environment, technology, philanthropy, and more for Scientific American, Conservation, Lion, and other publications.
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Monsanto documents predicted damage to US farms
Dozens of U.S. farms have joined together to sue Monsanto (now Bayer) and BASF in order to hold them accountable for the damage of millions of acres of farmland and crops.
Elizabeth Warren introduces plan to protect elections during coronavirus pandemic
"Congress must act to protect our upcoming elections, keep voters and poll workers safe, and safeguard our electoral institutions for the long haul."
A nurse bought protective supplies for her colleagues using GoFundMe. The hospital suspended her.
How a confrontation in one of the nation’s coronavirus hotspots illustrates a troubling national trend.
Travesty averted: An uplifting poem for the pandemic
There are times when well-meaning "message poetry" captures the moment and touches heart strings.
Is the DNC cheating? Again?
The DNC’s candidate always gains in the counting. And that is highly suspicious.