Word: barriers
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...second barrier to political action is an unwillingness to believe that something so far outside the bounds of historical experience can, in fact, be occurring. To put it another way, this set of problems sounds like the plot of a bad science-fiction movie. People automatically assume it can't be real...
...third political barrier is the assumption that it will be easier and more sensible to adapt to whatever climate change occurs than it will be to prevent the crisis. But the change could come so swiftly that adaptation will be all but impossible...
...fourth barrier is the lack of widespread awareness among the peoples of the world about the nature of the problem. Most political leaders, let alone their public, are unaware of what is happening and how severe it is. That must be changed...
...with spouses, and the children of those who, because of lack of affordable child care, could not apply to, attend, teach or work at the K-School. We believe that while lack of child care obviously means temporary separation for some parents and children, it may also be a barrier to higher education for others, particularly women and minorities...
...precautionary measure to provide a barrier to protect the users of the Milnet--to make sure that no information would be jeopardized," said the Pentagon spokesperson...