2024, Vol. 7, Issue 6, Part F

author(s)
Prachi Srivastava, Navjot Rana, Rajesh Kumar, Shivanshu Ladohia and Swati Mehta

abstract
This review examines how humans have altered Earth's sulfur cycle, causing environmental damage. It examines how changing this cycle affects the environment and health. The study discusses natural sulfur cycle's diverse sources, sinks, and mechanisms, starting with its importance to life and ecosystems. Industrial emissions and agricultural practices are important sulfur cycle disruptors. Next, the paper discusses intervention methods for such sulfur fertilizers, emission control, genetic engineering, and sulfur- metabolizing bacteria. Physicochemical approaches including soil amendments and novel industrial emission technologies are also investigated for sulfur dynamics. The impact of sulfur cycle modification on ecosystems and human health is key to the analysis. Environmental implications on plant and microbial communities, aquatic ecosystems, biodiversity, air and water quality, respiratory health, and human well-being are investigated. The research also discusses sulfur cycle modification issues such as technological restrictions, unanticipated impacts, and risks. To make sulfur cycle alteration safe and effective, several problems must be addressed. In the future, the assessment recommends creating sustainable technology and aligning sulfur cycle manipulation with climate change mitigation aims. The review synthesizes sulfur cycle manipulation's mechanics, impacts, and future directions to inform environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.