Did you know that here, in Montreal, sit the Canada Research Chair in Urban Climate Action? Sophie L. Van Neste, professor at the INRS (National Institute for Scientific Research), coordinates researchers from various disciplines to analyze how citizens of cities adapt to climate change. These researchers catalog hundreds of initiatives that affect infrastructure, climate justice, suburban settings and the emotions of city dwellers. From green alleys to the motivation that drives people to come together to take action, that's a lot of topics to study!
Read the article to find out how the work of researchers can help you take action for the climate.
This Spotlight on Science article is an initiative of the Generation Action program.