Word: roles
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...energized other players, leading negotiators in the right direction. India’s Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh “hailed” the announcement, calling it a “‘very important step.’” Considering India’s role as a leader among developing countries, this new outlook could prove significant...
...agree that developing nations must reduce their emissions significantly, and call upon China and India to act as leaders among developing nations by agreeing to scrutiny. In fact, it is a shame that these countries have resisted binding emissions targets so far, since they play an ever-more prominent role in the emerging climate crisis. Unfortunately, China and India must embark on a different path to development than Annex II nations forged; unsustainable growth is no longer an acceptable option considering the state of the planet...
Trilling’s point in “The Liberal Imagination” was that part of the role of literature is to challenge status quo liberal ideas; while politicians tend to get carried away in abstractions, literature dwells in the details. As Obama continues to unwrap his political philosophy through his actions and words, the lesson that we must temper our admiration with productive criticism remains more potent than ever...
...some extent, the role does color and shape the life and the style of the person,” Pertile said. “To that extent, I’m changing, but I’m always changing the role itself. The role is somewhat fixed, but it requires the color and the personality of the person who happens to be invested in that role [to change...
...Organizations like OSAPR and MenSpeakUp play an important role in helping individuals reevaluate their thoughts around these issues and turn passive observers of injustice into active campaigners for equality,” Van Vuuren said...