Which is it? They care only about profits? Or they also care to get rid of us if possible?

If they pursue profits in a reckless negligent manner that results in our death, that's not trying to get rid of us.

They are blinded by greed and don't look very far into the future.

Sure, but then they're not trying to get rid of us even if their actions lead to our demise.

Strictly perhaps yes, but I'm sure they will want to get rid of anybody who interferes with their plans.

If it makes you sleep better ...

No offense intended, but you are more interested in scoring points for your particular world view than using language precisely!

You are looking for semantics where it doesn't matter much.

It does not matter if nature or some rich person tries very hard to get rid of us, if the net effect is the same.