The concept of sustainable development has evolved significantly since its popularization in the 1987 Brundtland Report. Initially focused on environmental protection, it now encompasses economic viability and social equity. However, critics argue that the term has become so broad as to lose its analytical precision, often used to legitimize conflicting agendas. For instance, some corporations employ 'greenwashing' to present environmentally harmful practices as sustainable, while governments may prioritize economic growth over ecological limits. This ambiguity underscores the need for more rigorous frameworks that integrate measurable ecological indicators with socioeconomic factors, ensuring that sustainability is not merely a rhetorical device but a practical guide for policy-making.
❓ 지문에 따르면, 지속 가능한 발전 개념에 대한 주요 비판은 무엇인가?
A. A. 경제 성장에 너무 치중한 나머지 환경을 희생하고 있다.
B. B. 그것은 너무 모호해졌고, 종종 상반된 행동을 정당화하는 데 오용되고 있다.
C. C. 그것은 기업들이 환경 파괴에 미치는 역할을 무시한다.
D. D. 유엔과 같은 국제기구의 지지를 받지 못한다.
✅ 正确答案
B. It has become too vague and is often misused to justify opposing actions.
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