Luisa Sotomayor – The Conversation

Activists gather in protest to light candles on frozen Lake Nokomis, spelling, ‘Ice Out,’ in January 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

February 18, 2026

From Minneapolis to Toronto and Bogotá, cities showcase new ways to address crises

Luisa Sotomayor, University of Toronto; Ewan Kerr, University of Glasgow; Maryam Lashkari, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Ross Beveridge, University of Glasgow

Cities aren’t just places where multiple crises may collide. They’re also places where people develop ways to navigate them.

Doug Ford’s government is weakening environmental laws in Ontario — leaving wildlife and environments with no protections. Shutterstock

July 25, 2019

Doug Ford is clear‑cutting Ontario’s environmental laws

Laura Annalise Tanguay, York University, Canada; Jenna Davidson, York University, Canada, and Luisa Sotomayor, York University, Canada

Doug Ford’s government is undercutting the environment by giving business and development the upper hand.

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