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. ...
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...
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. ...
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. ...
"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...
