Matthew Russell

Matthew Russell

Matthew Russell is a West Michigan native and with a background in journalism, data analysis, cartography and design thinking. He likes to learn new things and solve old problems whenever possible, and enjoys bicycling, spending time with his daughters, and coffee.

Articles by Matthew Russell

Heroes of Madagascar Fight to Protect Vanishing Biodiversity

Heroes of Madagascar Fight to Protect Vanishing Biodiversity

Madagascar’s unique wildlife is under siege from relentless poachers and rampant corruption. But hope is on the horizon as local communities, government bodies, and international allies unite in an unprecedented...

Heroes of Madagascar Fight to Protect Vanishing Biodiversity

Madagascar’s unique wildlife is under siege from relentless poachers and rampant corruption. But hope is on the horizon as local communities, government bodies, and international allies unite in an unprecedented...

Millions of Plastic Pieces Pollute Oceans Decades After Great LEGO Spill

Millions of Plastic Pieces Pollute Oceans Decades After Great LEGO Spill

Imagine millions of colorful LEGO bricks floating in our oceans, still washing ashore 27 years after a massive spill. These seemingly innocent toys are wreaking havoc on marine life and...

Millions of Plastic Pieces Pollute Oceans Decades After Great LEGO Spill

Imagine millions of colorful LEGO bricks floating in our oceans, still washing ashore 27 years after a massive spill. These seemingly innocent toys are wreaking havoc on marine life and...

Protect Your Pets from the Deadly Threat of Bird Flu

Protect Your Pets from the Deadly Threat of Bird Flu

Cats, and even some dogs, have been infected, with tragic outcomes linked to raw diets and wild birds. Are you unknowingly exposing your furry family members to danger?

Protect Your Pets from the Deadly Threat of Bird Flu

Cats, and even some dogs, have been infected, with tragic outcomes linked to raw diets and wild birds. Are you unknowingly exposing your furry family members to danger?

Oregon Fights Heartless High-Tech Poachers Who Used Night Vision To Kill Wildlife

Oregon Fights Heartless High-Tech Poachers Who Used Night Vision To Kill Wildlife

Thirteen individuals have been arrested in Oregon for using illegal infrared thermal imaging devices to hunt deer and elk. This high-tech poaching threatens our wildlife and disrupts fair hunting practices....

Oregon Fights Heartless High-Tech Poachers Who Used Night Vision To Kill Wildlife

Thirteen individuals have been arrested in Oregon for using illegal infrared thermal imaging devices to hunt deer and elk. This high-tech poaching threatens our wildlife and disrupts fair hunting practices....

Autism Signs Parents May Recognize In Early Childhood

Autism Signs Parents May Recognize In Early Childhood

Your child’s future could depend on spotting the right signs. Autism spectrum disorder often presents subtle clues early on—signs that can be mistaken or ignored.

Autism Signs Parents May Recognize In Early Childhood

Your child’s future could depend on spotting the right signs. Autism spectrum disorder often presents subtle clues early on—signs that can be mistaken or ignored.

Unlocking the Mystery Behind Your Dog’s Grass-Eating Habit

Unlocking the Mystery Behind Your Dog’s Grass-Eating Habit

Ever caught your furry friend chomping on the lawn and wondered what's driving this odd behavior?

Unlocking the Mystery Behind Your Dog’s Grass-Eating Habit

Ever caught your furry friend chomping on the lawn and wondered what's driving this odd behavior?