ABSTRACT
This chapter outlines perspective for genetically engineered microorganism utilization, the utilization of which will be required in Asia, actually in Northeast Asia, and has been undertaken using native microbes. There are two reasons for restoring coal to its old position. One has come from international politics: coal’s competitors have proved unexpectedly vulnerable in the arena. The second reason to consider is more positive still: the manner of coal use is changing rapidly for the better. The traditional image of coal was filth, toil, and pollution, whereas oil, natural gas, and electricity have long been accepted as cleaner, more convenient, and more efficient than coal. Most coals contain a small proportion of sulfur, from a fraction to more than 10%. The burning of this coal on an open fire or in any traditional way, accordingly produces sulfur dioxide and trioxide as well as carbon dioxide.
