as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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explain what is implied by the term environmental sustainability.
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environmental sustainability refers to the practice of maintaining the balance between human activities and the natural environment so that the environment can continue to sustain itself over the long term. this includes efforts to reduce resource consumption, conserve resources, reduce emissions and pollution, and work towards more sustainable uses of natural resources.
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