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

Animals Forced into Human Areas as Helene Ravages Southeastern Ecosystems

Animals Forced into Human Areas as Helene Ravag...

Hurricane Helene didn’t just devastate communities – it tore through habitats, leaving Florida’s wildlife scrambling for survival. Alligators in neighborhoods, manatees stranded, and sea turtle nests washed away by the...

Animals Forced into Human Areas as Helene Ravag...

Hurricane Helene didn’t just devastate communities – it tore through habitats, leaving Florida’s wildlife scrambling for survival. Alligators in neighborhoods, manatees stranded, and sea turtle nests washed away by the...

Poland's Prime Minister Blames Beavers for Deadly Floods

Poland's Prime Minister Blames Beavers for Dead...

Poland’s Prime Minister has found an unlikely scapegoat for the country’s worst floods in two decades: beavers. With entire communities devastated, Donald Tusk claims the animals are to blame for...

Poland's Prime Minister Blames Beavers for Dead...

Poland’s Prime Minister has found an unlikely scapegoat for the country’s worst floods in two decades: beavers. With entire communities devastated, Donald Tusk claims the animals are to blame for...

Burmese Pythons Wreak Havoc on Florida’s Everglades, Pushing Wildlife to Extinction

Burmese Pythons Wreak Havoc on Florida’s Evergl...

Florida’s iconic Everglades are under siege. Invasive Burmese pythons are swallowing up native wildlife, pushing species like deer, raccoons, and even alligators to the brink of extinction.

Burmese Pythons Wreak Havoc on Florida’s Evergl...

Florida’s iconic Everglades are under siege. Invasive Burmese pythons are swallowing up native wildlife, pushing species like deer, raccoons, and even alligators to the brink of extinction.

Petco Finally Bans Rabbit Sales After Outcry Over Abandonment Crisis

Petco Finally Bans Rabbit Sales After Outcry Ov...

The shocking reality of abandoned pets, overwhelmed rescues, and broken promises pushed the retailer to finally shift focus to adoption-only policies.

Petco Finally Bans Rabbit Sales After Outcry Ov...

The shocking reality of abandoned pets, overwhelmed rescues, and broken promises pushed the retailer to finally shift focus to adoption-only policies.

It’s A Race Against Time to Rescue The Striped Newt from Disaster

It’s A Race Against Time to Rescue The Striped ...

This fragile species is on the brink of extinction, and without immediate intervention, it could vanish forever.

It’s A Race Against Time to Rescue The Striped ...

This fragile species is on the brink of extinction, and without immediate intervention, it could vanish forever.

Kern River Runs Dry in Bakersfield as Thousands of Fish Die in the Sun

Kern River Runs Dry in Bakersfield as Thousands...

A community is in uproar, experts are pointing fingers, and investigations are underway. Read the full story and uncover the tragic circumstances that have sparked outrage.

Kern River Runs Dry in Bakersfield as Thousands...

A community is in uproar, experts are pointing fingers, and investigations are underway. Read the full story and uncover the tragic circumstances that have sparked outrage.