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

California Surf Competition Turns Magical When Dolphins Join In

California Surf Competition Turns Magical When Dolphins Join In

What started as a calm surf competition at California’s famed Rincon turned into a moment no one will forget. A pod of dolphins suddenly joined the longboarders, riding the same...

California Surf Competition Turns Magical When Dolphins Join In

What started as a calm surf competition at California’s famed Rincon turned into a moment no one will forget. A pod of dolphins suddenly joined the longboarders, riding the same...

Veterans salute in a ceremony, honoring service and sacrifice, with an American flag in view.

The Importance Behind Veterans Day And The Eleventh Hour That Still Echoes In Every American Heart

November 11 wasn’t picked at random. It began at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month—then evolved into a promise to every veteran who came home....

The Importance Behind Veterans Day And The Eleventh Hour That Still Echoes In Every American Heart

November 11 wasn’t picked at random. It began at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month—then evolved into a promise to every veteran who came home....

Serene coastal landscape with rocky shores and calm water under a cloudy sky.

Norway Turns Ocean Forests Of Seaweed Into Weapons Against Climate Change

Off Norway’s coast, underwater forests are being planted to fight climate change. A new kelp farm near Frøya is testing how seaweed can pull carbon dioxide from the air and...

Norway Turns Ocean Forests Of Seaweed Into Weapons Against Climate Change

Off Norway’s coast, underwater forests are being planted to fight climate change. A new kelp farm near Frøya is testing how seaweed can pull carbon dioxide from the air and...

Person holding a blue, fan-shaped paper art piece with a honeycomb texture.

Recyclable EcoHelmet Turns Trash Into Life-Saving Innovation

Imagine buying a bike helmet from a vending machine that folds flat, costs less than a cup of coffee, and can be recycled after your ride.

Recyclable EcoHelmet Turns Trash Into Life-Saving Innovation

Imagine buying a bike helmet from a vending machine that folds flat, costs less than a cup of coffee, and can be recycled after your ride.

A soldier hugs a child with a flag beside a homeless person on cardboard.

Veterans Brace For Empty Fridges As White House Halts SNAP Benefits During Shutdown

When the monthly SNAP deposit fails to land, veteran households don’t tighten belts—they stare at bare shelves. More than a million veterans and thousands of military families depend on this...

Veterans Brace For Empty Fridges As White House Halts SNAP Benefits During Shutdown

When the monthly SNAP deposit fails to land, veteran households don’t tighten belts—they stare at bare shelves. More than a million veterans and thousands of military families depend on this...

Wind turbines stand against a cloudy sky on a grassy landscape.

Brazil’s Wind And Sun Overtake Fossil Fuels, Now Powers Over One-Third Of The Country’s Electricity

For the first time in history, wind and solar power fueled more than one-third of Brazil’s electricity—enough to light up 119 million homes. Hydropower, long the country’s dominant source, fell...

Brazil’s Wind And Sun Overtake Fossil Fuels, Now Powers Over One-Third Of The Country’s Electricity

For the first time in history, wind and solar power fueled more than one-third of Brazil’s electricity—enough to light up 119 million homes. Hydropower, long the country’s dominant source, fell...