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What is the simple principle on which sustainability is based?
What is the simple principle on which sustainability is based?
- Unlimited exploitation of resources for well-being
- Isolation from natural resources
- Dependency of survival and well-being on resources (correct)
- Maximization of resource utilization
How does the Brundtland Report define sustainability?
How does the Brundtland Report define sustainability?
- Maximizing current resource utilization without considering future needs
- Fulfilling current needs regardless of the impact on future generations
- Ignoring current needs in favor of future generations
- Meeting current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs (correct)
What is the focus of sustainability according to the text?
What is the focus of sustainability according to the text?
- Unrestricted resource consumption
- Isolation from environmental concerns
- Short-term economic gains
- Total carrying capacity or sustainability of a plan (correct)
What is the learning objective related to sustainability mentioned in the text?
What is the learning objective related to sustainability mentioned in the text?
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What is a priority interest for numerous organizations according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA-USA)?
What is a priority interest for numerous organizations according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA-USA)?
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Sustainability Fundamentals
- The simple principle on which sustainability is based is meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Brundtland Report Definition
- The Brundtland Report defines sustainability as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Focus of Sustainability
- The focus of sustainability is on meeting the needs of the present while ensuring that future generations can also meet their own needs.
Learning Objective
- The learning objective related to sustainability is to understand the concept of sustainability and its importance.
EPA-USA Priority Interest
- A priority interest for numerous organizations, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA-USA), is environmental sustainability.
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