My own future and the welfare of those living in areas already turning deadly because of climate change

Read about it last year during the EcoChallenge. I was surprised to learn that any kind of fuel-burning could be part of the climate change solution, but I do understand the importance of interim measures.

Decided to ride share with relatives, increasing the joy of sharing hours with relatives I see too seldom. 

While legally equal, Canadian women still deal with a system built on misogyny. There is a double-standard in the workplace that is particularly prevalent in politics, where men can get away with acting like Donald Trump, but women must walk a fine line. Alberta's newly elected Premier opposes women's right to choose. Women are still expected to do the bulk of child rearing. And I have otherwise progressive friends who are against affirmative action because they are convinced the women will be less qualified.

For me, the most sexist environment I have personally lived in was a STEM university program. It had a rich and beloved tradition of excluding, mocking, and objectifying women. Fortunately, students are actively working to change that attitude.