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.
❓ 文章によると、都市計画において環境レジリエンスを優先することの潜在的な欠点は何か。
A. A) 劣化したベースライン状態に戻る必要性を無視する可能性がある。
B. B) それはしばしば都市生態系の過度な変容を引き起こす。
C. C) それは、持続可能ではないかもしれない元の状態への回復に焦点を当てている。
D. D) それは都市システムの構造的完全性を損なう。
✅ 正确答案
C) It focuses on recovery to an original state that may be unsustainable.
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