Economic stability and growth without compromising the environment should be called the main trend in world science. To do this, it is necessary to define criteria for assessing scientific results, as well as to introduce elements of condemnation of research into the scientific environment that assess economic progress without assessing environmental damage.

Yes, depends on the nature of economic growth. If instead of resource base the economic growth is knowledge driven then it is possible to sustain long run economic growth with out harming the environment.

Dr Mirajul Haq thank you for your contribution to the discussion

The environmental impact of economic growth includes the increased consumption of non-renewable resources, higher levels of pollution, global warming and the potential loss of environmental habitats. However, not all forms of economic growth cause damage to the environment. Clean air and water, healthy food and preserved nature all benefit human health and result in far more economic benefit than economic cost. The climate problem is not caused by economic growth, but by the absence of effective public policy designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Increase in GDP leads to increase in material and energy use, and therefore to environmental unsustainability. There is an uncomfortable scientific truth that has to be faced: economic growth is environmentally unsustainable. Technology and market based solutions are not magic bullets. All economic growth involves transforming the natural world, and it can affect environmental quality in one of three ways. Environmental quality can increase with growth. Increased incomes, as, provide the resources for public services such as sanitation and rural electricity. With the economic sustainability ecological system is maintained and all the environmental terms are kept in balance. Natural resources are consumed by humans, taking care that they are preserved, for future generations. Sustainability is all about keeping these three pillars in balance. Economic growth will be undermined without adequate environmental safeguards, and environmental protection will fail without economic growth. The earth's natural resources place limits on economic growth. These limits vary with the extent of resource substitution, technical progress, and structural changes. The environmental impact of economic growth includes the increased consumption of non-renewable resources, higher levels of pollution, global warming and the potential loss of environmental habitats. However, not all forms of economic growth cause damage to the environment. There is a close relationship between the environment and development: The environment is the locality and the object of development, while development is the cause of environmental changes. Development should be the basis for consideration of the environment, the development and environment should be considered as such. Behold, the twin objectives of development are not achieved without the introduction of sound environmental policies. Tens of millions of people would become sick or die from environmental causes, and the planet would be significantly and irreparably harmed. Yet economic growth and sound environmental management are not incompatible. In fact, many now believe that they require each other. Economic growth is closely linked to increasing production, consumption and resource use, which has negative effects on nature, climate and human health. Moreover, current research suggests that it is unlikely that economic growth can be completely detached from its environmental impacts

Balancing economic growth and environmental protection is a complex issue that requires careful planning and decision-making. One approach is to use sustainable development strategies that aim to balance economic growth with environmental protection and social development. These strategies can include policies that promote renewable energy, sustainable transportation, and green infrastructure.

There would be impact surely on the environment both positive and negative

Dr Chuck A Arize thank you for your contribution to the discussion

Dr Rana Hamza Shakil thank you for your contribution to the discussion

Natural resources are essential inputs for production in many sectors, while production and consumption also lead to pollution and other pressures on the environment. Poor environmental quality in turn affects economic growth and wellbeing by lowering the quantity and quality of resources or due to health impacts, etc. There is a close relationship between the environment and development: The environment is the locality and the object of development, while development is the cause of environmental changes. Generally, the environment provides natural resources such as energy, air, minerals, and metals, to the economy. On the other hand, economic activities lead to emissions and waste products which affect the environment. Arguably, the resources are necessary. This is due to the underlying thought that development policies promote economic well being, while environmental policies have been seen to be restricting it. Thus, for sake of sustainable development, there is a need to balance economic development with environmental protection. In other words, the relationship between environment and development is strong and not limited to production and consumption, but takes another dimension: redistribution of income, often from the poor to the rich, because the latter are the initiators of development projects that pollute the environment. n economic development, the concept of “quality of life” includes a complex balance of indicators from jobs and education to healthcare and housing. It includes arts and culture and infrastructure. n economic development, the concept of “quality of life” includes a complex balance of indicators from jobs and education to healthcare and housing. It includes arts and culture and infrastructure. Economic development is often put ahead of environmental sustainability as it involves people's standards of living. However, quality of life can decline if people live in an economic place with a poor environmental quality because of economic development. Clean air and water, healthy food and preserved nature all benefit human health and result in far more economic benefit than economic cost. The climate problem is not caused by economic growth, but by the absence of effective public policy designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The environmental impact of economic growth includes the increased consumption of non-renewable resources, higher levels of pollution, global warming and the potential loss of environmental habitats. However, not all forms of economic growth cause damage to the environment. Increase in GDP leads to increase in material and energy use, and therefore to environmental unsustainability. There is an uncomfortable scientific truth that has to be faced: economic growth is environmentally unsustainable. Technology and market based solutions are not magic bullets.

There is nothing wrong with economic development but it needs to be done with the environment in mind, even if it costs more or other factors that are seen as negative.

Dr Mary C R Wilson thank you for your contribution to the discussion

The environmental impact of economic growth includes the increased consumption of non-renewable resources, higher levels of pollution, global warming and the potential loss of environmental habitats. However, not all forms of economic growth cause damage to the environment. Increase in GDP leads to increase in material and energy use, and therefore to environmental unsustainability. There is an uncomfortable scientific truth that has to be faced: economic growth is environmentally unsustainable. Technology and market based solutions are not magic bullets. We and our economies are completely reliant on the environment. Without the resources it provides, and the indirect services it provides through its ecosystems purifying water, managing flood risks, recycling nutrients we couldn't survive. State-of-the-art sustainability practices can transform traditional economic development and poverty alleviation strategies. We and our economies are completely reliant on the environment. Without the resources it provides, and the indirect services it provides through its ecosystems purifying water, managing flood risks, recycling nutrients we couldn't survive. Natural resources are essential inputs for production in many sectors, while production and consumption also lead to pollution and other pressures on the environment. Poor environmental quality in turn affects economic growth and wellbeing by lowering the quantity and quality of resources or due to health impacts, etc. Creating resource efficiencies in areas such as water, transportation, energy, and material use makes communities more equitable and resilient while lowering the cost of living. With the economic sustainability ecological system is maintained and all the environmental terms are kept in balance. Natural resources are consumed by humans, taking care that they are preserved, for future generations. Sustainability is all about keeping these three pillars in balance. In other words, the relationship between environment and development is strong and not limited to production and consumption, but takes another dimension: redistribution of income, often from the poor to the rich, because the latter are the initiators of development projects that pollute the environment. Thus, development goals must be pursued without breaching environment regulations. “Balancing economic development and environmental protection requires a refocusing of economic activity - not towards producing less, but producing differently”. Ordinarily speaking, it is a situation in which economic development does not decrease over time, Sustainable development is the development that is everlasting. Sustainable development is a process in which natural resource base is not allowed to deteriorate.