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

A split image shows a whale swimming at sea alongside seabirds standing on whale remains by the water.

The Island Games Face a Dark Reckoning in the Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands are set to host the 2027 Island Games, welcoming athletes from around the world. But beneath the celebration lies a reality many cannot ignore.

The Island Games Face a Dark Reckoning in the Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands are set to host the 2027 Island Games, welcoming athletes from around the world. But beneath the celebration lies a reality many cannot ignore.

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Shelter Dog Outsmarts Locked Doors and Runs Home in the Dead of Night

It happened while no one was watching. A shelter door sat locked. A kennel secured. And one dog made a decision that would leave staff stunned by morning.

Shelter Dog Outsmarts Locked Doors and Runs Home in the Dead of Night

It happened while no one was watching. A shelter door sat locked. A kennel secured. And one dog made a decision that would leave staff stunned by morning.

Jennifer Lawrence Makes a Gut-Wrenching Choice To Rehome Dog After Incident With Child

Jennifer Lawrence Makes a Gut-Wrenching Choice To Rehome Dog After Incident With Child

single moment changed everything for Jennifer Lawrence. After her young son was bitten by a dog, the Oscar-winning actor faced a choice many parents dread — one that sparked fierce...

Jennifer Lawrence Makes a Gut-Wrenching Choice To Rehome Dog After Incident With Child

single moment changed everything for Jennifer Lawrence. After her young son was bitten by a dog, the Oscar-winning actor faced a choice many parents dread — one that sparked fierce...

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Coca Cola’s Plastic Bottles Are Choking the Oceans Faster Than Anyone Admits

Coca-Cola’s PET packaging now ranks among the most common forms of plastic pollution found in oceans worldwide, with impacts that extend from coral reefs to the seafood on our plates....

Coca Cola’s Plastic Bottles Are Choking the Oceans Faster Than Anyone Admits

Coca-Cola’s PET packaging now ranks among the most common forms of plastic pollution found in oceans worldwide, with impacts that extend from coral reefs to the seafood on our plates....

A whale shark swims forward with its huge mouth open wide in the blue ocean. A translucent Antarctic krill drifts in dark ocean water with tiny particles floating around it.

Antarctic Krill Collapse Puts the Southern Ocean on the Brink

They are tiny, almost invisible, and absolutely essential. Antarctic krill feed whales, penguins, and seals—and help lock carbon away from the atmosphere. Now scientists warn their populations have dropped to...

Antarctic Krill Collapse Puts the Southern Ocean on the Brink

They are tiny, almost invisible, and absolutely essential. Antarctic krill feed whales, penguins, and seals—and help lock carbon away from the atmosphere. Now scientists warn their populations have dropped to...

Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms participate in a weapon-handling drill outdoors, one holding a rifle steady while the other assists with positioning.

The US Military Finally Walks Away From Shooting Animals in Medical Training

For decades, preparing medics for war came with a hidden cost—live animals shot during training exercises. That practice is now coming to an end.

The US Military Finally Walks Away From Shooting Animals in Medical Training

For decades, preparing medics for war came with a hidden cost—live animals shot during training exercises. That practice is now coming to an end.

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