Innovators share what helped convince them to take climate action

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Humans are driving climate change. And that means we humans can find solutions to change the trajectory. We already have many solutions.

Finding ways to address the impact of our changing climate can often feel overwhelming, especially on top of the challenges that come with modern life.

As part of covering climate change across the NPR Network, we've heard from a number of the doers — people who have taken action at every level, from local leaders to government officials and global icons.

Across those conversations, many had a clear reason why they took action, often starting close to home, and for those who've been fighting for decades, wisdom on how to keep going as we navigate what can often feel like herculean obstacles.

Here are a few of those innovators and influencers' thoughts and what motivated them to make a change in their communities.