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When ‘sustainability’ is code for bigger government
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Real sustainable development uses steadily improving technologies and practices to leave the world better than we found it. It conserves resources and is more efficient, it is responsible, it maintains profitability and keeps employees employed. It tunes up cars, keeps tires inflated and improves light sequencing to move traffic along, increase gas mileage and reduce pollution.
The public relations variety of sustainable development promotes corporate images and inspires flattering press releases, but it is often devoid of real substance.
Then there is the United Nations, environmental activist brand of sustainability. It says we may meet the needs of current generations only to the extent that doing so “will not compromise the ability of future generations to meet their needs.”
2013-02-25 12:01:01
Source: http://climatechangedispatch.com/home/11023-when-sustainability-is-code-for-bigger-government
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