Economic growth is more important than Ecological protection

No, I completely disagree with the cited statement. Economic growth is undoubtedly important to eradicate poverty and unemployment. But rampant economic growth will lead to destruction of forest and exploitation of water and mineral resources. Further it will enhance the pollution level. All these will pose a threat to our coming generation. So, ecological protection is more important than economic growth. Now the only way out is sustainable development wherein the constant improvement in ecology is focused along with driving economic growth.

Every living thing is interconnected on the planet. Humans and other species are connected or dependent on a number of other species. So destruction of flora & fauna can have long-lasting adverse impact on ecological balance.

Economy & ecology both are somewhat connected. And the protection of environment is the need of the hour, because in the race of growing economy, we are forgetting the impact of our actions on the environment. If there is no safe environment to live in, economic progress is of no importance.

Yes, it's true that economic growth is more important because if an economy is developed then the mind of people is developed too. Economic growth is related towards the development of the country.