Environmental impact, ecological footprint, and carbon footprint are all terms used to describe the impact of economic activities on the environment.

Economic growth is not a type of environmental impact. It is a measure of the increase in the value of goods and services produced in an economy over time.

The role of government in protecting the environment includes regulating economic activities that have a negative impact on the environment, investing in renewable energy and other sustainable technologies, and educating the public about environmental issues.

The challenges of sustainable development include balancing economic growth with environmental protection, addressing the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations, and overcoming poverty and inequality.

The opportunities of sustainable development include creating new jobs and economic growth, improving public health and well-being, and protecting biodiversity and ecosystems.