Any unnatural and negative changes in all the dimensions like chemical, physical and. biological characteristics of any component of the ecosystem i.e. air, water or soil which can cause harmful effects on various forms of life and property is called environmental pollution.
Environmental pollution is the introduction of harmful materials caused by pollutants into the environment. Pollutants are the various impurities that have found their way into the environment due to both human activity and natural causes, thus leading to pollution. These chemical compounds are harmful to both life and the environment.
If the population reaches carrying capacity,then it has reached the maximum amount of people.This will create more mouths to feed causing a shortage of food.