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

Deadly Flesh-Eating Bacteria Spreading Northward Along US East Coast Due to Climate Change, Study Shows

Deadly Flesh-Eating Bacteria Spreading Northwar...

Vibrio vulnificus loves warm and brackish water, particularly in estuaries and bays, and the infections caused by this bacteria are still rare but have increased eightfold between 1988 and 2018.

Deadly Flesh-Eating Bacteria Spreading Northwar...

Vibrio vulnificus loves warm and brackish water, particularly in estuaries and bays, and the infections caused by this bacteria are still rare but have increased eightfold between 1988 and 2018.

Wildlife Encounters are on the Rise: Here's How to Protect Yourself and Your Pets

Wildlife Encounters are on the Rise: Here's How...

Keep yourself and animals safe this spring - take the pledge to reduce conflict from human-wildlife interaction!

Wildlife Encounters are on the Rise: Here's How...

Keep yourself and animals safe this spring - take the pledge to reduce conflict from human-wildlife interaction!

If Deforestation in the Amazon Continues, the Rainforest Could Become a Dry Savannah, Devastating Capybaras and Other Species

If Deforestation in the Amazon Continues, the R...

If we don't act now, the rainforest could become a dry savannah, and the loss of this unique ecosystem would have far-reaching consequences for the global climate and the livelihoods...

If Deforestation in the Amazon Continues, the R...

If we don't act now, the rainforest could become a dry savannah, and the loss of this unique ecosystem would have far-reaching consequences for the global climate and the livelihoods...

Environmental Groups are Suing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Over the Dwindling Gopher Tortoise

Environmental Groups are Suing the U.S. Fish an...

The Gopher tortoise is facing a dire situation as its habitat is rapidly disappearing due to human development, agriculture, climate change, invasive species, and other factors.

Environmental Groups are Suing the U.S. Fish an...

The Gopher tortoise is facing a dire situation as its habitat is rapidly disappearing due to human development, agriculture, climate change, invasive species, and other factors.

Avian Flu Outbreak Detected in Canadian Harbor Seals for the First Time

Avian Flu Outbreak Detected in Canadian Harbor ...

Avian flu has been detected in harbor seals in Quebec's St. Lawrence estuary, the first known case in Canada of bird-to-marine mammal transmission.

Avian Flu Outbreak Detected in Canadian Harbor ...

Avian flu has been detected in harbor seals in Quebec's St. Lawrence estuary, the first known case in Canada of bird-to-marine mammal transmission.

New Report Shows We Will Hit Critical Threshold for Global Warming Within a Decade

New Report Shows We Will Hit Critical Threshold...

The evidence for global warming is now irrefutable, and the consequences of our actions are becoming increasingly clear.

New Report Shows We Will Hit Critical Threshold...

The evidence for global warming is now irrefutable, and the consequences of our actions are becoming increasingly clear.