EBK OM
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ISBN: 9781305888210
Author: Collier
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 4, Problem 1PA
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Interpretation:The impact created by electronic cars on the three dimensions of sustainability.
Concept Introduction:
Sustainability is term that is much heard of within the current context. It refers to the ability of a nation or society to exist constantly. This means that particular aspects or focus areas related to the concept must be maintained at a certain level. The focus areas aforesaid could be termed as the dimensions of sustainability. There are three such dimensions. Social, environmental and economic dimensions of sustainability are them. These are known as the tripe bottom-line of people, planet and profit. The sound maintenance of these three shall lead a society to comprehensive sustainability.
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