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

Tragedy Strikes Northern California River — Over 800,000 Salmon Fry Killed

Tragedy Strikes Northern California River — Ove...

830,000 young Chinook salmon have met an untimely demise, casting a shadow over conservation efforts.

Tragedy Strikes Northern California River — Ove...

830,000 young Chinook salmon have met an untimely demise, casting a shadow over conservation efforts.

Rescue Dogs Face Euthanasia after Abandonment at Los Angeles Kennel

Rescue Dogs Face Euthanasia after Abandonment a...

In a disheartening turn of events, a kennel in Rowland Heights, Los Angeles, became an unintended shelter for 31 dogs, abandoned by the rescue group Woofy Acres. The distressing situation...

Rescue Dogs Face Euthanasia after Abandonment a...

In a disheartening turn of events, a kennel in Rowland Heights, Los Angeles, became an unintended shelter for 31 dogs, abandoned by the rescue group Woofy Acres. The distressing situation...

Solar Eclipse 2024 Could Spell Chaos for Wildlife as Day Turns to Night

Solar Eclipse 2024 Could Spell Chaos for Wildli...

As the shadow of the total solar eclipse creeps across our skies on April 8, 2024, a silent upheaval stirs in the animal kingdom.

Solar Eclipse 2024 Could Spell Chaos for Wildli...

As the shadow of the total solar eclipse creeps across our skies on April 8, 2024, a silent upheaval stirs in the animal kingdom.

Texas Wildfires Unleash Unprecedented Havoc on Wildlife and Livestock

Texas Wildfires Unleash Unprecedented Havoc on ...

Lives lost, homes destroyed, and wildlife in peril. The battle against nature's fury has just begun.

Texas Wildfires Unleash Unprecedented Havoc on ...

Lives lost, homes destroyed, and wildlife in peril. The battle against nature's fury has just begun.

Breast Cancer Mortality Rates Plummet in the U.S. but the Battle Rages On

Breast Cancer Mortality Rates Plummet in the U....

Breast cancer, the most common cancer among U.S. women aside from skin cancers, has seen a significant decline in mortality rates over the last four decades. From 1975 to 2019,...

Breast Cancer Mortality Rates Plummet in the U....

Breast cancer, the most common cancer among U.S. women aside from skin cancers, has seen a significant decline in mortality rates over the last four decades. From 1975 to 2019,...

Secondhand Smoke Turns Pets into Silent Victims of Cancer

Secondhand Smoke Turns Pets into Silent Victims...

It's time to clear the air for the sake of our four-legged family members.

Secondhand Smoke Turns Pets into Silent Victims...

It's time to clear the air for the sake of our four-legged family members.