Sentences with phrase «attempt by civilization»

The way our system works, it almost ensures that as an environmental threat grows, there is an institution in place that acts in a way to thwart the attempt by civilization to confront that threat.

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But, as Rubin points out, this attempt to create a post-human hunter - gatherer who lives in mystic harmony with the whole remains deeply reliant upon the blessings of civilization, especially the peace secured by the Enlightenment.

This could arise from the «clash of civilizations» (as contemplated by Huntington) or from the attempt of nations to extend their possession of land, both for living space and to gain control over resources.

Originally created by legendary game designer Sid Meier, Civilization is a turn - based strategy game in which you attempt to build an empire to stand the test of time.

Originally created by legendary game designer Sid Meier and published by 2K, Civilization is a turn - based strategy game in which you attempt to build an empire to stand the test of time.

instead, humanity faces the completely outlandish and draconian attempt by uncompromising zealots to return civilization to the stone age in order to appease a co2 totem that will tolerate nothing less than total carbon abstinence.

Why then, if the risks to the planet and civilization are so enormous, does the Stern Review emphasize attempting to keep global warming at 3 °C by stabilizing CO2e at 550 ppm (what it describes at one point as «the upper limit to the stabilisation range»)?