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

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.

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.

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