Amazon is Burning

In partnership with IPAM Amazônia, the Amazon's Environment Research Institute, I've developed this interactive platform to raise awareness about the ongoing environmental crisis in the Amazon rainforest. Using near real-time data, the website pictures the devastating impact of forest fires, offering an up-to-the-minute live counter and an interactive map that shows where fires are occurring and which areas are most affected. Built to be used during events, the website shows data related to a point in time, creating a sense of closeness among the audience. To avoid inducing climate anxiety and overwhelming the public, another feature is elucidatory texts regarding how people and governments can act to improve the current scenario.