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

A capybara and a tapir stare directly into the camera.

Zoo's Beloved Tapir and Capybara Die Side by Side After Years of Unbreakable Bond

At Newquay Zoo in Cornwall, a tapir and a capybara known for their deep companionship were put to sleep on the same day so neither would be left alone.

Zoo's Beloved Tapir and Capybara Die Side by Side After Years of Unbreakable Bond

At Newquay Zoo in Cornwall, a tapir and a capybara known for their deep companionship were put to sleep on the same day so neither would be left alone.

Man wearing a red cap and backpack speaking on camera in a mangrove forest.

Miami Man Pulls 35,000 Pounds of Trash From Choking Mangroves

Before dawn, he bikes miles to wade into mosquito-filled mud and haul out garbage most of us never see.

Miami Man Pulls 35,000 Pounds of Trash From Choking Mangroves

Before dawn, he bikes miles to wade into mosquito-filled mud and haul out garbage most of us never see.

Silhouetted industrial refinery structures and smokestacks release dark smoke against a vivid orange sunset sky.

White House Dismantles Core Climate Safeguards Nationwide

In a sweeping decision, the Trump administration rescinded the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2009 determination that greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare.

White House Dismantles Core Climate Safeguards Nationwide

In a sweeping decision, the Trump administration rescinded the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2009 determination that greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare.

Shelters Sound Alarm After Microchip Registry Shut Down Leaves Pets Stranded

Shelters Sound Alarm After Microchip Registry Shut Down Leaves Pets Stranded

Microchips are supposed to be permanent protection. But when a microchip company shuts down, that protection can unravel fast.

Shelters Sound Alarm After Microchip Registry Shut Down Leaves Pets Stranded

Microchips are supposed to be permanent protection. But when a microchip company shuts down, that protection can unravel fast.

Two adults stand outdoors beside a black Labrador, all facing forward under a clear blue sky.

Boston Gathers to Honor the Dog Who Helped Survivors Stand Again

After the Boston Marathon bombing, survival meant more than healing wounds. It meant learning how to live again. For Jessica Kensky, that journey included a black Labrador named Rescue.

Boston Gathers to Honor the Dog Who Helped Survivors Stand Again

After the Boston Marathon bombing, survival meant more than healing wounds. It meant learning how to live again. For Jessica Kensky, that journey included a black Labrador named Rescue.

Close-up of a small white dog wrapped in a blanket on a couch, ears perked and eyes focused forward, appearing alert and cozy.

Little Dog Survived the Cold Fought the Odds and Loved Until the Very End

She was the only puppy in her litter to survive a brutal freeze, left behind in a field when help came too late. From that moment on, she proved she...

Little Dog Survived the Cold Fought the Odds and Loved Until the Very End

She was the only puppy in her litter to survive a brutal freeze, left behind in a field when help came too late. From that moment on, she proved she...