Bioremediation, or biodegradation, is a method that uses microscopic organisms to reduce, eliminate, or contain hazardous wastes into less harmful substances [NABIR 9]. It has only been a popular and an important waste treatment method since the late 1980's [Hunt]. Hazardous substances such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHS), petroleum, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) can pollute the environment after not being properly disposed of, mishandled, or accidentally spilled. Among the most prevalent metallic substances in Department of …showed first 75 words of 803 total…

…showed last 75 words of 803 total…they are not natural and will overcome other organisms in the environment. Most others say GEMs are warranted because they are the only way to quickly clean highly dangerous wastes, especially not organic substances. The future of bioremediation is bright. It will be effective, efficient, and environmentally friendly. This will allow industries to advance more in technology while taking care of the by-products of the manufactured goods. Finally, nature is healing what humans have caused.