What does sustainability really mean?

In 1987 publication of Our Common Future by the United Nations World Commission on Environment and Development (also known as the Brundtland commission). The report defined sustainability as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Did you ever think that we could over fish our oceans? During the early period of our nation's history, I don't think anyone thought we could cut down our forests like we have. What we do now with our landscape may not effect us but it will leave problems with our children and grandchildren. Some of the cities/counties' actions, or non-actions, have effected us today: uncontrolled sprawl; counties/cities without building codes, etc. Be informed and make sure you are a part of these decisions by your actions and voting!