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How does overpopulation negatively impact all aspects of the environment, air, water, and biodiversity?

Overpopulation is a condition in which the population exceeds the carrying capacity of the ecosystem. It negatively impacts our environment and its various biotic and abiotic factors. When the population exceeds the carrying capacity, adequate amounts of resources are not available for everyone. To ensure that our needs for space, food, fuel and other resources are satisfied, we tend to exploit the environment. For example, to get more space we cut trees, which decreases our green cover, reduces photosynthesis, and shrinks the habitat of a number of species. This in turn affects the biodiversity of the planet, increases air pollution and soil erosion, and interrupts the food chain, among many other things. Overpopulation also means the use of much more water, which means that the exploitation of water resources will increase. Overpopulation also causes the generation of more wastewater (which will need disposal). We will also need more electricity and amenities for the excess population.  


All of these will negatively impact our environment.


Hope this helps. 

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