THE ROLE OF BACTERIA IN REDUCING THE IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION: BETWEEN RISKS AND BENEFITS /A REVIEW ARTICLE
Keywords:
Environmental Pollution, Bioremediation, MetalsAbstract
The objective of this article is to study the impact of environmental pollution on air, water, and soil quality with a focus on the role of environmental bacteria in bioremediation of pollutants. The research also addresses the ability of some strains of bacteria to remove heavy metals and petroleum hydrocarbons and degrade toxic substances, resulting in improved environmental quality. Outcomes: Empirical studies reveal that environmental pollution leads to significant health and environmental problems, such as a rise in respiratory disease as a result of air pollution, water pollution that affects aquatic life, and soil pollution that decreases crop output. Other bacterial strains such as Pseudomonas, Bacillus, and Streptomyces have also been shown to have an enormous capacity to biodegrade harmful organic toxicants and adsorb heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, and mercury. Bioremediation has also been proven useful in improving water and land contamination quality and thereby constituting a safe green technology option to regular chemical technology. Conclusions: The research indicates that environmental bacteria bioremediation is a sustainable and efficient means of reducing environmental pollution. It is possible to improve these practices through genetic engineering to make bacteria more efficient in removing pollutants. Research and technology support in this field is also required to make applications of bacteria in programs of environmental remediation, resulting in a cleaner and greener
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