green GDP
n.— «The "green" GDP, considered an echo of China's newly raised "scientific concept of development," requires adjusting the traditional national GDP to account for the degradation of both natural resources and environment.» —“China’s “green GDP” index facing technology problem, local protectionism” Xinhuanet (China) Apr. 2, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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