Which statement about urban areas is supported by environmental analysts?

A. Most of the world's urban areas are not environmentally sustainable in the long run.
B. Most of the world's urban areas are environmentally sustainable in the long run.
C. Since the ecological footprint of a city does not extend beyond its border, cities are models of sustainability.
D. The only truly sustainable places occur in large urban areas.


Answer: A

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