In class we discussed what sustainable development meant to us; each group had its own definition. Our group's definition was that sustainable development is long-term for future generations, for basic needs such as food, clothing, housing and employment. The resource base will increase over time and our resources will decrease, which is why sustainable development is important. Sustainable development is important for future generations so that they can live in a better world than ours. Sustainable development is achievable if society works together to meet everyone's basic needs and create a better world. To create a better world, poverty must be ended and wealth must be distributed equitably among all. Poverty is a major problem in the world, most of the society belongs to the lower classes. According to the video we watched in class, the richest 1% own 40% of the wealth. The poorest seventy percent own three percent of the wealth. We need to balance things by distributing wealth. If we were to distribute wealth, our economic status would help maintain prosperity....