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

Vanishing Whale Sharks Signal Crisis in Marine Ecosystems

Vanishing Whale Sharks Signal Crisis in Marine ...

Whale shark numbers have dropped by over 50% in the last 75 years!

Vanishing Whale Sharks Signal Crisis in Marine ...

Whale shark numbers have dropped by over 50% in the last 75 years!

How Fake Service Dog Vests Endanger Lives and Undermine Trust

How Fake Service Dog Vests Endanger Lives and U...

Fake service-dog vests might seem harmless, but they pose real dangers.

How Fake Service Dog Vests Endanger Lives and U...

Fake service-dog vests might seem harmless, but they pose real dangers.

Orlando Couple Transforms Backyard into Swan Sanctuary After Heartwarming Rescue

Orlando Couple Transforms Backyard into Swan Sa...

Orlando couple PJ Garcia-Marshall and Andrew Marshall never expected their lives to change so dramatically when they received a call about an abandoned baby swan. The swan, now named Lola,...

Orlando Couple Transforms Backyard into Swan Sa...

Orlando couple PJ Garcia-Marshall and Andrew Marshall never expected their lives to change so dramatically when they received a call about an abandoned baby swan. The swan, now named Lola,...

Drugs in Our Ecosystems Put Wildlife and Aquatic Species Under Siege

Drugs in Our Ecosystems Put Wildlife and Aquati...

The growing reliance on pharmaceuticals in modern society has unseen consequences on the environment and wildlife. Drugs, designed for human benefit, persist in our ecosystems, causing significant harm to aquatic...

Drugs in Our Ecosystems Put Wildlife and Aquati...

The growing reliance on pharmaceuticals in modern society has unseen consequences on the environment and wildlife. Drugs, designed for human benefit, persist in our ecosystems, causing significant harm to aquatic...

Study Shows Dogs Learn Faster and Happier with Praise and Petting

Study Shows Dogs Learn Faster and Happier with ...

New research reveals that dogs learn more effectively with praise and petting, not just treats.

Study Shows Dogs Learn Faster and Happier with ...

New research reveals that dogs learn more effectively with praise and petting, not just treats.

Radioactive Drilling Waste Threatens Pennsylvania’s Rural Communities

Radioactive Drilling Waste Threatens Pennsylvan...

For decades, Pennsylvania has seen its dirt and gravel roads treated with wastewater from conventional oil and gas drilling. The practice, intended to control dust and ice, is now under...

Radioactive Drilling Waste Threatens Pennsylvan...

For decades, Pennsylvania has seen its dirt and gravel roads treated with wastewater from conventional oil and gas drilling. The practice, intended to control dust and ice, is now under...