*Dept. of Population Studies & Social Work, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, A.P, India-517502
**Assistant Professor, Dept. of Population Studies & Social Work, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, A.P, India-517502
***Research Scholar, Dept. of Population Studies & Social Work, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, A.P-517502
Online published on 2 May, 2013.
Human population essentially depends on environment for survival. In earlier decades, high birth rate balanced by high death rate thereby low natural growth. However, in recent decades with advancement of medical facilities, the death rate has been decline drastically, while the birth has come down significantly thereby causes high population growth rate. The growing population causes to environmental challenges. The present paper examines the Population growth and its influence on Environment. This perspective needs attention to generate knowledge among people on the environmental impact of human activities.
Human population, Natural resources, Environment, Degradation, Deforestation, Climate, Biodiversity, Energy and Pollution
