To accept (reality for example)
COME TO TERMS WITH
To cause, provoke
BRING ABOUT
................. EVIDENCE
COMPELLING, MOUNTING
To the detriment of
AT THE EXPENSE OF
Scientist who studies the environment
ENVIRONMENTALIST
Assume something should be or happen in a certain way
TAKE sth FOR GRANTED
To be taken by surprise
To .................. P................... (big) CHANGES
MAKE PROFOUND CHANGES
At the cutting edge
IN THE VANGUARD
Having both pros and cons (idiom)
A DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD
become in charge of
TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR
Present (an idea, a project)
PUT FORWARD
........................ EFFECTS (with an extensive influence)
FAR-REACHING
Gradual appearance
the EMERGENCE OF
a life-changing discovery or a r................ b.............
REVOLUTIONARY BREAKTHROUGH