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

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.

Thirty Years Trapped in a Tank: Kshamenk’s Struggle for Freedom

Thirty Years Trapped in a Tank: Kshamenk’s Stru...

Will Kshamenk ever return to the ocean? Activists say time is running out. Mundo Marino says it’s too dangerous to let him go.

Thirty Years Trapped in a Tank: Kshamenk’s Stru...

Will Kshamenk ever return to the ocean? Activists say time is running out. Mundo Marino says it’s too dangerous to let him go.

Malathion Threatens Humans and Endangered Wildlife Across the U.S. — Will The EPA Act?

Malathion Threatens Humans and Endangered Wildl...

Why are thousands of plants, insects, and animals hanging in the balance while the pesticide industry pushes its agenda? The truth is darker than you think.

Malathion Threatens Humans and Endangered Wildl...

Why are thousands of plants, insects, and animals hanging in the balance while the pesticide industry pushes its agenda? The truth is darker than you think.

Poisonous Plots Against Oregon’s Wolves Endanger Families and Pets

Poisonous Plots Against Oregon’s Wolves Endange...

Oregon’s wolves are under attack, and the consequences are hitting much closer to home than you think. Poisoned traps set for wolves are now endangering people, pets, and other wildlife....

Poisonous Plots Against Oregon’s Wolves Endange...

Oregon’s wolves are under attack, and the consequences are hitting much closer to home than you think. Poisoned traps set for wolves are now endangering people, pets, and other wildlife....

Skyrocketing Costs and Animal Cruelty Claims Mire British Army's Bearskin Caps

Skyrocketing Costs and Animal Cruelty Claims Mi...

Animal rights activists argue the time has come to retire these symbols of cruelty, but the Ministry of Defence says no faux fur has passed their tests.

Skyrocketing Costs and Animal Cruelty Claims Mi...

Animal rights activists argue the time has come to retire these symbols of cruelty, but the Ministry of Defence says no faux fur has passed their tests.

Thousands of Predators Face Deadly Hunts as Europe Targets Wildlife

Thousands of Predators Face Deadly Hunts as Eur...

Thousands of Europe’s bears, wolves, and lynx are in the crosshairs as governments approve controversial hunts.

Thousands of Predators Face Deadly Hunts as Eur...

Thousands of Europe’s bears, wolves, and lynx are in the crosshairs as governments approve controversial hunts.