Bioremediation+(Ali+Lencewicz)

//Bioremediation// is the process by which microbes (generally bacteria) or plants remove or neutralize contaminants, as in polluted soil or water. //Bioremediation// is also specifically used to target certain contaminants. //Bioremediation// can help clean up contaminated ground water. Generally, it takes place naturally. However, sometimes it is too slow to work correctly.//"//Generally, //bioremediation// technologies can be classified as in situ or ex situ. In situ //bioremediation// involves treating the contaminated material at the site while ex situ involves the removal of the contaminated material to be treated elsewhere. Some examples of //bioremediation// technologies are bioventing, land farming, bioreactor, composting, bioaugmentation and biostimulation" (bionewsonline). //Bioremediation// is a process that naturally removes toxic chemicals.
 * What is __bioremediation__?**

(Visual of microbes(nutrients) being put in, in order to get rid of contaminants.)

//Bioremediation// is addressing the issue of toxic waste being diposed of improperly; whether being introduced into soil or water, either way creating an unsafe environment both for humans and all wildlife. It addresses issues with the environment. The Earth is a resource we can't live without and once its gone so is every sort of life itself.
 * What problem is __bioremediation__ trying to address?**

//Bioremediation// is most specifically used in cleaning up water, especially from toxic chemicals or waste. For example, it has been used with oil spills, disposal of sewage effluent, chlorinated solvents, pesticides, agricultural chemicals, gasoline contaminations, and creosote contaminants. //Bioremediation// can make unsafe water safe or help prevent water from becoming unsafe.
 * When is __bioremediation__ useful?**

//Bioremediation// relates to the water cycle. It is used to clean up water. //Bioremediation// gets into life through the water cycle. It is introduced into bodies of water and is dispersed throughout, other organisms pick it up, it leaves with the water and comes back with water. //Bioremediation// is also in the soil through runoff. Some amounts of //bioremediation// are naturally there, and others brought on by humans and those then join the water cylce and Earth life.
 * How does __bioremediation__ relate to a nutrient cycle (i.e. carbon, nitrogen, phosphorous, water)?**

Yes. It can help the biosphere greatly. And without our help is still is. When humans come into the picture, we are able to produce more and help move the process along or in some cases start the process. //Bioremediaiont// is important to the Earth at this time with all the toxic waste and chemicals it gets exposed to.
 * Is __bioremediation__ a viable solution to protect the biosphere?**

//Bioremediation// is natural. It's happening on Earth without human help. However, with the help of humans we create more which can throw off the natural equilibrium. Our help is needed though, especially because we bring on most issues such as oil spills, pesticides, gasolince contaminants, etc; and without our help wildlife and even humans can be put into danger. Despite that, harm can be brought on by the bacteria that help clean up the messes being consumed by other organisms and getting passed on. But, that is part of life.
 * What are possible consequences of __bioremediation__ to the environment?**

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(Demonstartion of bioremediation with gasoline oil mixture. Baadbugs are added, the natural harmless bacteria, and watch what happens!)

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(New use for beeswax: PRP or Petroleum Remediation Product. Natural, biodegradable oil cleaner-upper.)

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