Question

What is meant by sustainable development when did this concept become popular?

Answer 1

Sustainable development ;
Sustainable Economic Development. It means that development should take place without damaging the environment, and development in the present should not compromise with the needs of the future generations. This concept stresses the role of the environment as capital that, if exhausted, cannot be replaced.
It has became so popular ...because it is the basic key to living within environmental limits.It can improve health, increase safety, and save money. For example, driving less reduces air pollution, decreases wear and tear on local roads, and saves money and thus also ensures jobs and security.
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Answer 2

Sustainable development is the development which uses the resources to meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the need of the future generation.

This concept became popular in this new era because nowadays the resources are depleted for ones private use only not for any public use. So the resources should be used carefully and used in a reduced manner so that the next generation can use it for their needs. For example, the availability of oils and related resources are getting lesser , so to conserve it to a limit this concept has been once again taken...

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