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

EPA Approves Harmful Pesticides Again, Ignoring Risks to Children and Wildlife

EPA Approves Harmful Pesticides Again, Ignoring...

The EPA’s decision to reapprove neonicotinoid pesticides ignores studies showing these chemicals harm children’s developing brains and drive pollinator decline.

EPA Approves Harmful Pesticides Again, Ignoring...

The EPA’s decision to reapprove neonicotinoid pesticides ignores studies showing these chemicals harm children’s developing brains and drive pollinator decline.

Forced to Endure Hurricanes, Florida’s Prisoners Face Deadly Neglect

Forced to Endure Hurricanes, Florida’s Prisoner...

Natural disasters put lives at risk for all—but incarcerated people often face them without basic protections.

Forced to Endure Hurricanes, Florida’s Prisoner...

Natural disasters put lives at risk for all—but incarcerated people often face them without basic protections.

Big Pharma’s Monkey Supply Chain Faces Explosive Ethical and Legal Fallout

Big Pharma’s Monkey Supply Chain Faces Explosiv...

America’s labs are in a frenzy as a monkey crisis shakes the pharmaceutical industry. Smuggling, soaring prices, and an unstoppable demand for these primates leave researchers—and regulators—on edge.

Big Pharma’s Monkey Supply Chain Faces Explosiv...

America’s labs are in a frenzy as a monkey crisis shakes the pharmaceutical industry. Smuggling, soaring prices, and an unstoppable demand for these primates leave researchers—and regulators—on edge.

Our Oceans Suffocate As Deadly Ghost Gear Kills Millions

Our Oceans Suffocate As Deadly Ghost Gear Kills...

Every year, millions of tons of abandoned fishing gear continue to trap and kill marine life long after it's lost at sea. From endangered species to vital ocean habitats, ghost...

Our Oceans Suffocate As Deadly Ghost Gear Kills...

Every year, millions of tons of abandoned fishing gear continue to trap and kill marine life long after it's lost at sea. From endangered species to vital ocean habitats, ghost...

New York’s Artificial Reefs Revitalize Marine Life and Defend Coasts from Destruction

New York’s Artificial Reefs Revitalize Marine L...

Artificial reefs along New York’s coast are transforming barren seafloors into thriving marine sanctuaries while protecting communities from future storms.

New York’s Artificial Reefs Revitalize Marine L...

Artificial reefs along New York’s coast are transforming barren seafloors into thriving marine sanctuaries while protecting communities from future storms.

Mysteries of the Abyss Propel Scientific Breakthroughs

Mysteries of the Abyss Propel Scientific Breakt...

From "dark oxygen" changing our understanding of marine chemistry to deep-sea creatures inspiring groundbreaking medical advancements, the abyss holds wonders you won't believe. But with these discoveries comes a looming...

Mysteries of the Abyss Propel Scientific Breakt...

From "dark oxygen" changing our understanding of marine chemistry to deep-sea creatures inspiring groundbreaking medical advancements, the abyss holds wonders you won't believe. But with these discoveries comes a looming...