Phytoremediation to Save the Nations

   One ethical issue concerning phytoremediation is the introduction of alien species of plants. This can have the effect of disrupting the biological food chain, as some animals may depend on a certain specific plant for food or energy. With a foreign plant, the risk of it taking over the entire surrounding area is high. The alien may end up replacing the necessary plant, and would result in species of flora and fauna becoming sparser as their energy source was taken over by this invader.

     Related to this, the biodiversity of the area would also be disrupted, as the foreign species would eliminate its competitors, as well as all other plants. These plants would not have a chance to develop an immunity or defense system against this new invader. The area that once had thousands of different types of flora would now have just one or two, only a few finding the strength to withstand the pressure of the invader.

     Not only that, but the phytoremediation itself could drastically shorten the plant's lifespan. While doing a good deed and sucking up the harmful chemicals lurking in the ground, air, and water, the plant makes a sacrifice of its own life. As these chemicals are harmful enough for us to want to get rid of them for safety, having to live solely off of them or taking them in as an energy source has to be a horrible ordeal.

     For us, a new plant could cause a collection of problems as well. It could aggravate new allergies in people who previously thought they were safe. The alien species could also create diet issues for the animals of the area. That specific flora could possibly not agree with an animal's digestive system and the animal, not knowing this, would eat this plant. The animal could get very sick or die. This would be applicable to all species and might end up being the downfall of species.

     There are no known legal issues concerning Phytoremediation.

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