Some people say that economic growth is the only way to end world poverty and hunger. Others say that economic growth is causing damage to the environment,and should be stopped now. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The debate over economic growth has become urgent because billions of people still need higher living standards while environmental systems are under severe strain. In my view, growth is necessary to reduce poverty and hunger, but it must be redesigned rather than pursued through environmentally destructive production.