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

Sunset over ocean waves, creating a serene and colorful seascape.

The Warm Pacific Blob Supercharges Rivers Of Rain And Changes Weather Patterns

The Pacific’s “warm blob” is back—and bigger than ever. Ocean temps soared up to 9–10°F above normal, covering an area the size of the United States.

The Warm Pacific Blob Supercharges Rivers Of Rain And Changes Weather Patterns

The Pacific’s “warm blob” is back—and bigger than ever. Ocean temps soared up to 9–10°F above normal, covering an area the size of the United States.

Underwater view of a coral reef with beams of sunlight streaming through the calm ocean surface.

Our Oceans Act Like A Toilet But The Flush Is Failing As Heatwaves Jam The Planet’s Lifeline

The ocean has long hidden our carbon mess. Now marine heatwaves are jamming the system. Smaller plankton bloom, smaller pellets form, and those bits stop sinking. Mid-depth “traffic jams” build,...

Our Oceans Act Like A Toilet But The Flush Is Failing As Heatwaves Jam The Planet’s Lifeline

The ocean has long hidden our carbon mess. Now marine heatwaves are jamming the system. Smaller plankton bloom, smaller pellets form, and those bits stop sinking. Mid-depth “traffic jams” build,...

Fishermen’s Waste Becomes Ocean Rescue, Turning Discarded Nets Into Everyday Goods

Fishermen’s Waste Becomes Ocean Rescue, Turning Discarded Nets Into Everyday Goods

Old fishing nets keep killing long after they’re lost—but one Cornish engineer is stopping the damage at the source. He shreds and remakes them into durable materials for sunglasses, lamps,...

Fishermen’s Waste Becomes Ocean Rescue, Turning Discarded Nets Into Everyday Goods

Old fishing nets keep killing long after they’re lost—but one Cornish engineer is stopping the damage at the source. He shreds and remakes them into durable materials for sunglasses, lamps,...

Jimmy Fallon wearing sunglasses, a winter hat, and scarf clapping outdoors near a brick building.

Jimmy Fallon Breaks Silence On Loss Of Beloved Dog Gary

Jimmy Fallon just shared the kind of loss that stops a home cold. Gary, the golden retriever who signed every birthday card and stole every heart, is gone—and the “quiet...

Jimmy Fallon Breaks Silence On Loss Of Beloved Dog Gary

Jimmy Fallon just shared the kind of loss that stops a home cold. Gary, the golden retriever who signed every birthday card and stole every heart, is gone—and the “quiet...

Calm ocean under a pink and blue gradient sky at dusk with the horizon stretching across.

Mysterious Cold Blob Stirs A Dangerous Mood In The North Atlantic

A blue wound is spreading in a sea of red just south of Greenland. Scientists say a weakening ocean conveyor and shifting winds may be teaming up to twist the...

Mysterious Cold Blob Stirs A Dangerous Mood In The North Atlantic

A blue wound is spreading in a sea of red just south of Greenland. Scientists say a weakening ocean conveyor and shifting winds may be teaming up to twist the...

Towering Antarctic icebergs reflect off still ocean water under a clear blue sky.

Video Footage Reveals How Ship Traffic Leaves Antarctic Bays Scraped and Silent

Beneath Antarctica’s calm surface, the seafloor tells a harsher story. New underwater video shows crisp grooves and barren tracks where anchors and chains scraped through vibrant sponge gardens. Scientists surveyed...

Video Footage Reveals How Ship Traffic Leaves Antarctic Bays Scraped and Silent

Beneath Antarctica’s calm surface, the seafloor tells a harsher story. New underwater video shows crisp grooves and barren tracks where anchors and chains scraped through vibrant sponge gardens. Scientists surveyed...