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Sustainability

Sustainability

The ability of the environment to survive its use for economic activity.

For economic growth to be sustainable, it must have a neutral effect on resources. Any resources used must be renewable and there must be no lasting impact on the environment. Why is sustainable development important then? Well, it is important that development is sustainable to ensure that it can endure in the long-term and is not built on the exploitation of natural resources that may run out in the future.





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