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Which group used wilderness outings such as High Trips to promote environmental sustainability?

sustainability

[suh-stay-nuh-bil-i-tee] / səˌsteɪ nəˈbɪl ɪ ti /
NOUN
long-term viability
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
insecurity instability nonresilience nonviability precariousness untenability
STRONG
impermanence noncontinuity


NOUN
environmental friendliness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
biorenewability environmental friendliness environmental responsibility greenness renewability
STRONG
Antonyms
STRONGEST
destructiveness environmental unfriendliness nonrenewability unsustainability wastefulness
STRONG
irresponsibility nonresilience


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It said the move was aimed at "increasing efficiency" while meeting student needs and achieving financial sustainability.

From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026

We’ll continue to cover business strategies for sustainability and resilience in the face of climate and other risks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026

"The importance of sustainability is seeing a groundswell, both in terms of legislation and consumer attitude - especially with Gen Z coming through," says Kennedy.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

AI stocks have already come under heavy pressure this fall in the face of concerns about the sustainability of spending, the financing that helps underpin it and lackluster results from some major technology companies.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 8, 2026

They're doing great, but the available farmland isn’t enough for sustainability.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir


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