Macy McDonald is a graphic designer based in Arizona who uses design as a way to connect with people and bring attention to what matters. Whether it’s environmental issues, social good, or ideas that inspire action, she believes design should spark curiosity and create meaningful impact. For Macy, it’s not just about making things look good, it’s about telling stories, solving problems, and challenging perspectives. She never really planned on becoming a designer and isn’t quite sure how she ended up here, but somehow, it just made sense, and thank god it did.
Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest
Imagine a world without the Amazon Rainforest. No towering canopies, no thriving ecosystems, no buffer between humanity and climate disaster. The Amazon isn’t just a forest; it’s one of Earth’s most vital climate regulators. But, every second, we;re losing it.
Deforestation and land degradation in the Amazon aren’t just about trees being cut down. It’s illegal logging, cattle ranching, mining, and infrastructure projects carving away at one of the planet’s strongest defenses. As the forest thins, its ability to store carbon, regulate rainfall, and protect against climate change weakens.
But the Amazon can recover, if we act fast. Indigenous stewardship, reforestation, conservation policy, and sustainable land-use practices offer real hope. The question is: will we act before it’s too late?