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

Climate Crisis Pushes Beloved Cascade Red Fox to the Brink

Climate Crisis Pushes Beloved Cascade Red Fox t...

The Cascade red fox is on the verge of extinction in Washington’s Cascade Range. Climate change, habitat loss, and increased predation by coyotes have drastically reduced their population.

Climate Crisis Pushes Beloved Cascade Red Fox t...

The Cascade red fox is on the verge of extinction in Washington’s Cascade Range. Climate change, habitat loss, and increased predation by coyotes have drastically reduced their population.

From Grief to Happiness: Dog Survives Alone Days After Owner’s Death Finds New Family

From Grief to Happiness: Dog Survives Alone Day...

Rescued by Richmond Animal Care and Control, Belle faced uncertainty alone in her apartment. Thanks to the incredible support from the community and a loving family ready to adopt, Belle...

From Grief to Happiness: Dog Survives Alone Day...

Rescued by Richmond Animal Care and Control, Belle faced uncertainty alone in her apartment. Thanks to the incredible support from the community and a loving family ready to adopt, Belle...

Ojai Becomes First City To Shut Down Cruel Torture Breeding Practices

Ojai Becomes First City To Shut Down Cruel Tort...

Ojai has set a historic precedent by banning torture breeding, protecting animals from intentional breeding practices that cause severe health issues and lifelong suffering.

Ojai Becomes First City To Shut Down Cruel Tort...

Ojai has set a historic precedent by banning torture breeding, protecting animals from intentional breeding practices that cause severe health issues and lifelong suffering.

Bayer’s Roundup Now Exposes Consumers to 45 Times Greater Harm

Bayer’s Roundup Now Exposes Consumers to 45 Tim...

Bayer pledged to eliminate glyphosate, a cancer-linked chemical, from Roundup by 2023. However, a recent analysis shows the new formulations are 45 times more toxic to human health.

Bayer’s Roundup Now Exposes Consumers to 45 Tim...

Bayer pledged to eliminate glyphosate, a cancer-linked chemical, from Roundup by 2023. However, a recent analysis shows the new formulations are 45 times more toxic to human health.

Lobster Fishing Gear is Pushing Right Whales to the Brink of Extinction

Lobster Fishing Gear is Pushing Right Whales to...

Right whales are dying in agonizing, preventable deaths due to entanglement in traditional fishing gear. But there’s a solution: on-demand gear that protects whales without sacrificing fishermen’s livelihoods.

Lobster Fishing Gear is Pushing Right Whales to...

Right whales are dying in agonizing, preventable deaths due to entanglement in traditional fishing gear. But there’s a solution: on-demand gear that protects whales without sacrificing fishermen’s livelihoods.

Reckless Visitors Are Putting Yellowstone’s Wildlife and Geysers in Danger

Reckless Visitors Are Putting Yellowstone’s Wil...

Yellowstone National Park is under siege by its own visitors. Careless tourists are damaging its famous geysers, getting dangerously close to wildlife, and turning pristine pools into dumping grounds.

Reckless Visitors Are Putting Yellowstone’s Wil...

Yellowstone National Park is under siege by its own visitors. Careless tourists are damaging its famous geysers, getting dangerously close to wildlife, and turning pristine pools into dumping grounds.