There are a number of environmental benefits that support the use of genetically engineered crops as part of future agricultural practices. ... Pollution of waterways and soil may also be reduced. ... Genetically engineered crops could bring a whole host of environmental benefits however there are also a number of risks that need also to be considered, such as, the potential for "super weeds" and "super pests". ... Genetic Bio-invasion is another possible threat to environmental health; this basically has the same effect as introduced exotic species. ... A number of reservations about genetica...

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Since the creation of Genetically Modified Foods in the 1950s, there has been increasing controversy over scientific, environmental, social, and the ethical issues surrounding them. ... The environment can be tremendously effected due to genetic pollution. Genetic pollution can result from a release of genetically modified bacteria. ... This is because genetic pollution is uncontrollable, irreversible, and permanent. ... Also, in the process of using genetically modified food to end world hunger, it is likely that a catastrophic issue of genetic pollution could be created. ...

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Also according to Peter Barfoot, who launched PG Economics, GMOs can cause "[greater] environmental gains [that are] in developed countries [Their] usage of herbicides [have] traditionally been highest" [Bar14]. When high rates of GMOs occur, it negatively affects environmental surroundings. This proves that GMOs should be stopped, because instead of the herbicides and environmental impacts reducing, they're at their highest in developed countries. ... Also The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) states that GMOs bringing invasive species into an environment "will al...

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Many scientists are appalled by the environmental and health risks that the genetically engineered foods could pose. ... One of the main concerns with genetically engineered foods are the possible environmental hazards. The modified crops could become another source of pollution, called biological pollution. ... Biological pollution is a serious consequence, because "while chemical toxins may be cleaned up, genetic engineering truly gives pollution a life of its own" (Environmental Hazards 1). ... This could lead to an unbalanced ecosystem, disrupting the biodiversity (Environmental Haza...

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Ploughing facilitates pollution run-off, erosion and release of greenhouse gases. ... The benefits of no-till farming are not only environmental, but it produces a higher and better quality yield. ... Any way you look at it, agriculture - feeding the planet- results in some form of environmental pressure. ... Nevertheless, how can we acheive that without causing major irreversible environmental damage? ... Moreover, transgenic crops will be hailed as environmental savior. ...

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On the contrary to that, opponents for genetically modified foods food say that it raises the possibility of health, environmental and economic problems. ... Crop plants that are genetically-engineered to be resistant to an herbicide could help prevent environmental damage by reducing the amount of herbicides needed. ...

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After studying 150 organic and non-organic food products, lead author Ken Green, professor of environmental management at the Manchester Business School, reported, "There is certainly insufficient evidence available to state that organic agriculture overall would have less of an environmental impact than conventional agriculture (Uschan, par. 7)." ... Land use is also an environmental issue. Part of a product's environmental impact is the amount of space required to produce it, croplands and pastures now occupy 40 percent of Earth's land surface (Palmer, par.11). ... Instead it could...

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According to the research from Oklahoma State University, the increase of GMO crops and animals often requires fewer chemicals and may help to reduce environmental pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and soil erosion. ... Before people think about GMO, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that between 10,000 and 20,000 cases of pesticide poisoning occur in agricultural workers each year in the USA (Phipps), therefore, GMO's help reduce the use of pesticide to of 46.4 million pounds in 2003 (ISAAA.) ... These examples show the implicit in risks of pesticide to the environmen...

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After watching the movie "Harvest OF Fear,"" I have learned a great deal about Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). There are many pros and cons to the use of GMOs. I was surprised to learn about the pros and especially about how the GMO plants can help starving people in the developing countries ...

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Genetically engineered crops have actually increased chemical pollution which hurt the environment. ... More environmental damage are happening now "the extent of irreversible environmental damage grows greater with every new acre of genetically engineered cropland" (Center for Food Safety 2). ...

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Applying these methods bring environmental costs, health costs for growers, consumers, and animals. ... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was created to regulate the production and applications of all pesticides in 1970 (Cooper). Although agricultural and environmental regulations were already in place before their creation, that cannot simply be changed by the EPA but only enforced. ... The American Academy of Environmental Medicine conducted studies finding that "several animals indicate serious health risks associated with GMO food consumption including infertility, immune system re...

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The proliferation of GMO's financed by the capitalist scheme leads to a lack of biodiversity and numerous environmental concerns that are all tied up with politics and shady economics. Monoculture can lead to a lesser yield, while the desire to increase bio fuel and agro fuel production can lead to severe consequences including deforestation, global warming, and pollution all while hurting rural progress and causing hunger. ...

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On the other hand, there are concerns about possible unexpected adverse health effects, environmental damage and commercial exploitation.( Boland M., 2000) The Possible Benefits of Biotechnology Disease Resistance Saves Money Genetic modification of organisms can produce corps that are more resistant to pests and diseases. ...

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Advancements in this field have engineered new species of crops resistant to environmental stresses, disease, herbicides and pests. ... Another concern is the impact of GM crops on biological diversity there is some apprehension as to the ability for GM products to breed with organisms, such as weeds or wild plants, this is commonly referred to as genetic pollution. ... With the many issues surrounding this technology, such as labeling, long-term health effects, and genetic pollution, the Liberals try to please everyone with bills such as C-287 and C-80. ...

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"We improve our favourite plants and animals "and how few they are "gradually by selective breeding; now a new and better peach, now a seedless grape, now a sweeter and larger flower, now a more convenient breed of cattle. We improve them gradually, because our ideals are vague and tentative and our knowledge is very limited; because Nature, too, is shy and slow in our clumsy hands- (26). H.G. Wells wrote those words in his novel The Time Machine in 1895; he recognized man's ability to alter other organisms; however, at that time it was a gradual, slow, and clumsy process. To...

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