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Sustainable Development Principles

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What is the estimated cost of natural capital services provided to one generation, if we were to be charged for them?

Many quintillion dollars (correct)
Quadrillions of dollars
Billions of dollars
Trillions of dollars

Which of the following is a key consideration for sustainable development, according to the text?

Intra-species equity
Inter-species equity
Both inter-species and intra-species equity (correct)
Only inter-generational equity

What is the primary role of businesses in achieving sustainable development, according to the text?

To prioritize profit over environmental and social concerns
To address the trade-offs between economic, social, and environmental goals (correct)
To lobby for subsidies for fossil fuels
To shift the burden of sustainability to consumers

What is the precautionary principle, in the context of sustainability paradigms?

A principle that requires taking action to prevent environmental harm, even in the absence of complete scientific evidence (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge facing businesses in achieving sustainable development, according to the text?

The lack of laws and agreements on what sustainable development should look like (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'paradox' referred to in the text, in the context of sustainability?

The paradox of increasing profits while not damaging the environment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated timeframe for the '4th era' of sustainable development, according to the text?

Not specified (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of sustainable development, according to the text?

To achieve inter-species, intra-species, and inter-generational equity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of consumers in achieving sustainable development, according to the text?

Consumers are not mentioned in the text as playing a role in achieving sustainable development (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge facing businesses in dealing with the 'vagueness and paradox' of sustainable development, according to the text?

The lack of a successful model for business-driven sustainable development (C) Signup and view all the answers

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