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Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place

Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place.

Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place.

A weekly programme looking at common challenges around the world and the creative ways people are trying to tackle them.

Presenter Myra Anubi speaks to reporters, experts and innovators to investigate how effective different solutions are, share their successes and inspire listeners with what is possible.

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People Fixing The World: The hidden powers of bacteria

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The hidden powers of bacteria

18/04/2023 GMT

BBC World Service - People Fixing The World, The hidden powers of bacteria

How bacteria can help the planet and make us healthy

How bacteria can help the planet and make us healthy.

Many people associate bacteria with dirt and disease. But a lot of bacteria are good for us.  And scientists around the world are using them to help us do all sorts of useful things like recycle, clean up waste and produce food.
 
We find out how bacteria are salvaging metal from electronic waste. We taste the protein-rich food additive that is made from bacteria.  Plus, we explore how bacteria are helping to reduce the impact of farming on the environment.
 
Presenter: Myra Anubi
Reporter: Rosie Blunt
Series producer: Tom Colls
Sound mix: Hal Haines
Editor: Penny Murphy
Thanks to Prof Sebastien Farnaud, Coventry University
Email: peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk
Image: Computer illustration of bacteria (Getty images)

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