The concept of 'environmental resilience' has gained significant traction in ecological studies, yet its application to urban planning remains contentious. Resilience, in this context, refers to a system's capacity to absorb disturbances while retaining its fundamental structure and functions. However, critics argue that focusing solely on resilience may inadvertently prioritize recovery to a pre-disturbance state, which could be unsustainable if that baseline itself was ecologically degraded. Instead, they advocate for 'transformative adaptation,' which involves shifting urban ecosystems to new, more sustainable configurations. This debate underscores a broader tension between maintaining stability and embracing change in the face of climate uncertainty.
❓ According to the passage, what is a potential drawback of prioritizing environmental resilience in urban planning?
A. A) It may ignore the need to return to a degraded baseline state.
B. B) It often leads to excessive transformation of urban ecosystems.
C. C) It focuses on recovery to an original state that may be unsustainable.
D. D) It undermines the structural integrity of urban systems.
✅ 正确答案
C) It focuses on recovery to an original state that may be unsustainable.
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