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

Storms on Steroids Flood Our Future as Climate Change Unleashes Chaos

Storms on Steroids Flood Our Future as Climate ...

rom raging storms to parching droughts, the lifeblood of our planet is being stretched to its limits.

Storms on Steroids Flood Our Future as Climate ...

rom raging storms to parching droughts, the lifeblood of our planet is being stretched to its limits.

Puffins Far from Home — Cold Weather Birds Visit Florida as Climate Change Redraws Migration Maps

Puffins Far from Home — Cold Weather Birds Visi...

Imagine walking on Florida's sunny beaches and spotting...a puffin? Uncover the mystery behind these extraordinary sightings.

Puffins Far from Home — Cold Weather Birds Visi...

Imagine walking on Florida's sunny beaches and spotting...a puffin? Uncover the mystery behind these extraordinary sightings.

From Record Holder to Record Loser — The Fall of Bobi's Historic 'Oldest Dog' Title

From Record Holder to Record Loser — The Fall o...

Guinness World Records has made a pivotal decision that shakes the very foundation of pet record titles.

From Record Holder to Record Loser — The Fall o...

Guinness World Records has made a pivotal decision that shakes the very foundation of pet record titles.

Vanishing Coo of Mourning Doves Echoes Loss of Tranquility in Nature's Symphony

Vanishing Coo of Mourning Doves Echoes Loss of ...

The mourning dove holds a special place in the culture of many communities. Will we lose its song forever?

Vanishing Coo of Mourning Doves Echoes Loss of ...

The mourning dove holds a special place in the culture of many communities. Will we lose its song forever?

Rare Desert Toad Fights for Survival Against Encroaching Lithium Mining Development

Rare Desert Toad Fights for Survival Against En...

Threatened by relentless oil and gas extraction, and looming lithium projects, this toad's unique existence hangs by a thread.

Rare Desert Toad Fights for Survival Against En...

Threatened by relentless oil and gas extraction, and looming lithium projects, this toad's unique existence hangs by a thread.

On the Brink of Oblivion, Pygmy Rabbits Fight for Survival

On the Brink of Oblivion, Pygmy Rabbits Fight f...

Habitat loss, climate change, and diseases threaten their existence in the sagebrush steppes of the American West.

On the Brink of Oblivion, Pygmy Rabbits Fight f...

Habitat loss, climate change, and diseases threaten their existence in the sagebrush steppes of the American West.