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

Pennsylvania Poachers Jailed and Banned from Hunting for Life After Killing 21 Deer

Pennsylvania Poachers Jailed and Banned from Hu...

In Washington County, three men illegally killed 21 deer in a single poaching spree. These thrill-killers violated state laws, ignored ethical hunting practices, and left every animal to waste.

Pennsylvania Poachers Jailed and Banned from Hu...

In Washington County, three men illegally killed 21 deer in a single poaching spree. These thrill-killers violated state laws, ignored ethical hunting practices, and left every animal to waste.

Poachers Devastate Bald Eagle Populations, Driving Sacred Feathers into the Black Market

Poachers Devastate Bald Eagle Populations, Driv...

A black market exploits the high demand for eagle feathers used in sacred ceremonies, with thousands of eagles killed annually.

Poachers Devastate Bald Eagle Populations, Driv...

A black market exploits the high demand for eagle feathers used in sacred ceremonies, with thousands of eagles killed annually.

How Golf Balls Are Polluting Our Oceans and Threatening Sea Life

How Golf Balls Are Polluting Our Oceans and Thr...

Coastal courses lose countless balls to nearby waters, where they break down, releasing toxic microplastics harmful to marine life and even humans.

How Golf Balls Are Polluting Our Oceans and Thr...

Coastal courses lose countless balls to nearby waters, where they break down, releasing toxic microplastics harmful to marine life and even humans.

Noise Pollution Endangers Whales in Growing Ocean Crisis

Noise Pollution Endangers Whales in Growing Oce...

Noise pollution is wreaking havoc on marine life, with whales and dolphins unable to communicate, migrate, or avoid danger in oceans now filled with relentless industrial noise.

Noise Pollution Endangers Whales in Growing Oce...

Noise pollution is wreaking havoc on marine life, with whales and dolphins unable to communicate, migrate, or avoid danger in oceans now filled with relentless industrial noise.

Dungeness Crab Fishing Leaves California’s Whales Fighting for Survival

Dungeness Crab Fishing Leaves California’s Whal...

California’s crab season delay is more than a scheduling change—it’s a desperate measure to save migrating whales from deadly entanglements in fishing gear.

Dungeness Crab Fishing Leaves California’s Whal...

California’s crab season delay is more than a scheduling change—it’s a desperate measure to save migrating whales from deadly entanglements in fishing gear.

New UK Law Battles the Cruelty Behind Elephant Rides for Tourists

New UK Law Battles the Cruelty Behind Elephant ...

UK legislation seeks to end ads promoting these cruel attractions, but delays mean elephants continue to suffer.

New UK Law Battles the Cruelty Behind Elephant ...

UK legislation seeks to end ads promoting these cruel attractions, but delays mean elephants continue to suffer.