Sustainability is the ability to

A) produce foods organically at the cheapest cost for the greatest number of people over a sustained period of time.
B) meet or satisfy basic needs now and in the future without undermining the natural resource base and environmental quality.
C) produce foods domestically, and import or export them as needed, under the supervision of an international regulating body overseeing safety and security.
D) meet humanity's need for food, energy, and other resources while adequately replacing those resources.


B

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