Obviously this legislation is not strong enough to weak the nation off carbon emissions, it is just a first step in that direction. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
Part of the sense of urgency, the generals said in interviews last week, stems from the fact that changing climatic conditions will make it harder for weak nation - states to address their citizens» basic needs. (heatisonline.org)
Niebuhr found in Western history a recurring pattern in which strong nations exercised power over weaker nations. (religion-online.org)