Problem
The definition of sustainable development is development "that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs," or more simply, "ensuring a better quality of life for everyone, now and in the generations to come." This concept appears, on its face, to embody a contradiction.
a) What is your professional opinion on sustainable development?
b) How can society meet its own pressing needs today, without damaging or depleting the ecosystem on which future generations will depend?