How does human population affect biodiversity?

Human being wants to control anywhere and everywhere in the world. Firm CEOs want to use cheap and easily available materials (such as palm oil). They want to convert natural forests into palm plantations. Therefore, biodiversity is lost in such places.

When human population increase without thinking about future, resources for people are used enormously. This leads new roads, new buildings, new industrial plants, etc. Therefore, original landscape is converted into new forms. Biodiversity is lost.

Although almost nobody lives in Antarctica, transboundary pollution and global climate change affect animals/creatures living there.

Human population growth can have several negative impacts on biodiversity. These include habitat destruction and fragmentation, overexploitation of natural resources, pollution, introduction of invasive species, and climate change. As human populations expand, they require more land for housing, agriculture, and infrastructure, leading to deforestation, conversion of natural habitats, and fragmentation of ecosystems. Overexploitation of resources such as overfishing and hunting can lead to declines in populations of various species. Pollution from industrial activities, agriculture, and urbanization can degrade habitats and harm organisms. Introduction of non-native species can outcompete or prey upon native species, leading to declines in biodiversity. Climate change, driven by human activities such as burning fossil fuels, can alter habitats and disrupt ecosystems, affecting the distribution and abundance of species. Overall, human population growth poses significant threats to biodiversity and ecosystem functioning.