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- Dictionarysustainability/səˌsteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
noun
- 1. the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level: "the sustainability of economic growth"
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Ability of human civilization to coexist with the biosphere in a steady state
Sustainability is a social goal for people to co-exist on Earth over a long period of time. Definitions of this term are disputed and have varied with literature, context, and time. Sustainability usually has three dimensions (or pillars): environmental, economic, and social. Many definitions emphasize the environmental dimension. This can include addressing key environmental problems, including c... Wikipedia