Leaders striving for sustainable development aim to satisfy a triple bottom line, which involves what three goals?
A) racial equality, social equality, and political equality
B) economic development, making money, and depleting resources slowly
C) making money, lowering taxes, and protecting the environment
D) protecting animals, protecting ecosystems, and protecting the biosphere
E) economic advancement, environmental protection, and social equity
Answer: E
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