GlossarySustainable developmentThe ability of the present generation to meet its
needs without undermining the ability of future generations to meet their
needs.
TechnocentricAmode of thought which optimistically believes that
society can solve all environmental problems, using technology and
science, and achieve unlimited material growth.
Traditional policy paradigmAn approach to the environment that treats
each problem discretely, gives priority to economic growth and results in
reactive, piecemeal and tactical policies and end-of-pipe solutions.
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