please

Here is an interesting definition:

http://www.unwatch.com/sustainabledevelop.html

Another answer can be found at 
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_development>

One definition is:
"Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising
the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."

(I wanted to give this as an Answer rather than a Comment, 
but this snafued web site didn't let me.  So I guess 
Google is going to lose their $2.50 fee on this.)

Caliban, 

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