Secondly, the impact on health is the other controversial point. GMO food has many benefits to our health. ... Thus, the viewpoint that is GMO food is bad for health cannot be trusted. ... The use of pesticides could really affect consumers' health and bring negative impacts to environment (Consumer Reports. 2015, pp. 13). ... It has only one risk to environment. ...
Besides, GM crops are able to withstand harsh environments. ... But GM technology is giving hope to developing countries, where many people think biotechnology can offer improved nutrition, health and prosperity. ... Since GM technology is so new and so poorly understood, GM food could have unpredictable effects on the environment and on our health. ... This has sparked fears of new plagues caused by resistance genes getting into the environment. ... Consumers must be convinced that GM foods are safe and beneficial to human health and to the environment as well...
Herbicide resistant crops can also be made with gene technology, so farmers are able to spray a more effective form of herbicide and use less of it which is better for the environment. ... GM crops will be much kinder to the environment, because it can be made to use less water and fertilizers. THINGS AGIANST GMF GMF critics say that releasing genetically modified material into the environment has huge risks. ... Critics say that there might be health risks or rapid uncontrolled breeding but if it is introduced there would be strict controlling of what they do. If the go...
This advancement in the medical field impacted the health and well-being of the entire world. ... There is also worry about negative effects it can have on the environment, but using less resources for a greater yield means that we can put more of our resources like water, energy, land, labor, etc., to better use. ... There has been much debate regarding whether or not genetic engineering is harmful to the environment. ... Due to the fact that genetically engineered foods have only been around since 1994, it cannot be certain if it is or is not harmful to the environment. ... First it has to b...
The concern of many Americans is the fact that there is no labeling on foods said to contain GMO's and how they could adversely affect the health of Americans. ... That is why it is important to require mandatory labeling of food products containing GMO's so that the consumer will know what is in their food and how it will affect their health. ... Allison Kopicki states, "Three-quarters of Americans expressed concern about genetically modified organisms in their food, with most of them worried about the effects on people's health (Kopicki 1). Many consumers have interest in th...
The topic of genetically modified food has been hotly debated over the past ten years. For some people, the topic brings up ethical conflicts, while for others it brings up issues of consumer safety. When most people hear of this topic they tend to choose a side; either they are entirely for it, or ...
Agricultural practices also have a big impact on natural environments and the social fabric of society, even in societies where farm populations have shrunk. ... Not to mention there have never been any long-term tests done to see what kind of health risks these GMO's can pose. ...
