Question

According to Alan Durning, the basic value of a sustainable society is:

A. that any society's consumption levels must be tied to locally available resources.

B. each generation should meet its needs without jeopardizing the prospects of future generations to meet their own needs.

C. the elimination of meat consumption to ensure that consumption of the world's net primary production can be distributed evenly.

D. each society must meet its needs without further damage to its immediate ecosystem

is it B

Answer 1

I haven't read anything by Durning, but B makes the most sense to me.

Answer 2

thank you

Answer 3

You're welcome.

Answer 4

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

Yes, it is Option B. Each generation should meet its needs without jeopardizing the prospects of future generations to meet their own needs. This is a key principle of sustainability, as proposed by Alan Durning. To arrive at this answer, you could have reviewed the concept of sustainability and considered the different options presented. Option B aligns with the idea of intergenerational equity and is a commonly accepted principle in discussions about sustainable development.