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Which statement is strongly a sustainable future to alleviate the risks posed by today's production and consumption patterns?

A. A society that wants more in the future should consume more of its capital today. B. A society that wants more in the future should invest more today. C. A society that wants more in the future should invest in more human capital today. D. A society that wants more in the future should consume less today

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Answer: OPTION D

Explanation: Sustainable development means consuming natural resources in such a way that the needs of today gets fulfilled without hindering the needs of future generations .

A. Consuming more capital today will result in more depletion of natural resources that are limited in amount thus there would be no sustainable development.

B. This case study relates to sustainable development which depends on limited natural resources thus society does not have the option to invest it .

C. The case study relates to natural resources which are provided by the nature human resource plays no major role in sustainable development.

D. Only consuming natural resources in an efficient manner would result in sustainable development.

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