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

Moo Deng’s Internet Stardom Exposes the Tragedy of Captivity

Moo Deng’s Internet Stardom Exposes the Tragedy...

Thousands flock to see Moo Deng's playful antics, yet behind the scenes, concerns grow about the true cost of keeping her in captivity.

Moo Deng’s Internet Stardom Exposes the Tragedy...

Thousands flock to see Moo Deng's playful antics, yet behind the scenes, concerns grow about the true cost of keeping her in captivity.

The PAWS Act Proposes Heavier Fines for Drivers Who Hit and Kill Pets in New York

The PAWS Act Proposes Heavier Fines for Drivers...

New York’s PAWS Act could change everything for pet owners. Imagine losing your beloved dog or cat to a reckless driver, only to see them walk away with a mere...

The PAWS Act Proposes Heavier Fines for Drivers...

New York’s PAWS Act could change everything for pet owners. Imagine losing your beloved dog or cat to a reckless driver, only to see them walk away with a mere...

Chlorine Cloud Engulfs Georgia Town, Putting Thousands at Risk, as Chemical Plant Burns

Chlorine Cloud Engulfs Georgia Town, Putting Th...

A toxic plume of chlorine gas from a chemical plant fire has left over 90,000 Georgia residents sheltering in their homes, with more than 17,000 evacuated.

Chlorine Cloud Engulfs Georgia Town, Putting Th...

A toxic plume of chlorine gas from a chemical plant fire has left over 90,000 Georgia residents sheltering in their homes, with more than 17,000 evacuated.

Indiana's Plan to Hunt Bobcats Threatens a Species on the Brink of Recovery

Indiana's Plan to Hunt Bobcats Threatens a Spec...

Indiana’s first-ever bobcat hunting season is set to open soon, and it’s already stirring fierce debate. With 250 wildcats targeted and controversial trapping methods on the table, conservationists are sounding...

Indiana's Plan to Hunt Bobcats Threatens a Spec...

Indiana’s first-ever bobcat hunting season is set to open soon, and it’s already stirring fierce debate. With 250 wildcats targeted and controversial trapping methods on the table, conservationists are sounding...

Birds Caught in Deadly Eye of Hurricane Helene Face a Fight for Survival

Birds Caught in Deadly Eye of Hurricane Helene ...

Thousands of birds found themselves trapped in the calm eye of Hurricane Helene, unable to escape the violent winds surrounding them.

Birds Caught in Deadly Eye of Hurricane Helene ...

Thousands of birds found themselves trapped in the calm eye of Hurricane Helene, unable to escape the violent winds surrounding them.

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...