John R. Platt

John R. Platt is a freelance journalist covering environmental issues, wildlife, and technology. His work appears regularly in TakePart, Scientific American, Audubon, and other publications. @JohnRPlatt | Google+

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Farm of the Future

Finding solutions to the world's food scarcity problem of tomorrow, today.

Hidden Connections

Two lives are altered by the unseen link between climate change and child marriage.

Design & Innovation

Cutting-edge technology working to solve the world's most pressing problems.

Better Food for All

The complexities behind making food that is better for everyone and the environment.

16 in '16

Sixteen girls from six continents tell TakePart about being 16 in 2016.

Captive

The movement to free marine mammals.

Violence and Redemption

Can rehabilitating felons make us safer?

Fight For the Forests

TakePart journeys deep into the woods to report on the fight against deforestation.