Are farmers taking short cuts to maximize their profits at the expense of humans health? ... People should try to eliminate genetically modified foods because they will increase health problems, they will increase superweeds, and they hurt the environment. Genetically modified food is bad for humans, and it will increase health problems for them. ... Genetically modified food [gm food] create health problems and hurt the environment by creating superweeds. ... People will live in a polluted environment. ...

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In recent years, GMOs have replaced our diet with genetically altered foods, which have harmfully affected human health as well as local communities and environments. Genetically modified organisms should not be made for any reason because it is very dangerous and therefore their results contradict the main purpose, their exposure to people can cause negative human health risks, and their usage usually results in long term damages to the environment. ... Lastly on why GMOs should be stopped, is because it also harms the environment. ... Man continuously harms the environment with things like ...

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Although, genetic modification is generally seen as a tool offering potential benefits to farmers and consumers in a wide range of food and agriculture areas, there is concern about the potential impacts on human health and on the environment. ... Benefits and dangers connected with GMO food can be considered in the following categories: 1) potential danger to the human's health and life, 2) safety of the environment, 3) legal regulations and the social involvement, 4) social-economical conditions, 5) others. ... Among the potential risks for the human's health we can list: ...

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The benefits vs. risks that genetically modified organisms pose from a scientific standpoint in regard to the environment and human health is still inconclusive. ... Both Whitman and Brown highlight that public research and funding are limited, and research tends to focuses only large sale environmental concerns and immediate human health. ... The scientific community is divided on human health effects and we don't know enough about GMO's and their side effects on the environment, The only rational take on the issue's is furthering our understanding GMO's and to be clear an...

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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...

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They claim that genetic modification in foods cause a possibility of long-term health problems and are susceptible to a lack of testing. ... Even though GM foods continue to be scrutinized throughout the globe, they hold verified opportunities to benefit both the environment and manufacturers. ... Furthermore, Harvard University's Center for Health and the Global Environment found significant improvements in a particular strain of rice compared to organically grown rice. ... Just as how organic foods provide different health benefits, GM foods also do the same. ... Our health and others&#...

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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...

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Genetically modified (GM) food should be banned in North America since it jeopardizes humans' health, its process upsets of the ecological balance, and its production violates the Mother Nature. ... Genetically modified foods potentially threats mankind's health. ... Furthermore, Greenpeace points out that there is a deficient in studies on the long-term effects of the genetically fixed foods on humans' health. ... During the progression of genetically fixing foods, a genetically fixed crops or animal may unintentionally leak the genetic material to the environment, or carry...

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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...

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The consequences of releasing transgenic crop plants into the environment may have an impact on the environment in a number of different ways. ... Genetically-modified foods have the potential to solve many of the world's hunger and malnutrition problems, and to help protect and preserve the environment by increasing yield and reducing reliance upon chemical pesticides and herbicides. ... However, we must proceed with caution to avoid causing unintended harm to human health and the environment as a result of our enthusiasm for this powerful technology. ...

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There are a few different concerns around health issues in light of this new technology. ... Many of the arguments I have read lead me to believe there is presently no real threat that gm foods have on human health. ... Many plants naturally contain toxic material for a defense against predators such as animals, insects and other plants in their environment. ... With this in consideration there has been no documented evidence of any significant health issues related to gm foods. According to the World Health Organization all GM crops currently cultivated have been evaluated for safety and "...

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Environment 2001). ... Genetic Bio-invasion is another possible threat to environmental health; this basically has the same effect as introduced exotic species. ... With this act, licenses must be issued before there is any 'intentional release' of genetically engineered plants or animals into the environment. The department of the Environment and Heritage also state that there is the "Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999". This act basically manages actions that may potentially have a considerable impact on the environment. ...

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Most concerns about GM foods fall into three categories, environmental hazards, health risks, and economic concerns. ... There are not too many health risks except some people may be allergic to the foods and most of all the unknown affects of the GM foods. ... Genetically-modified foods have the potential to solve many of the world's hunger and malnutrition problems, and to help protect and preserve the environment by increasing yield and reducing reliance upon chemical pesticides and herbicides. ... However, we must proceed with caution to avoid causing unintended harm to human health...

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Many people are wary of genetically modified foods as they pose as threats to our natural environment and habitat for many species of life. ... With the extinction of species this may affect the biodiversity of certain habitats and environments. ... The organizations whose primary concern is the environment include groups such as OGTR (The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator), GMAC (Genetic Manipulation Advisory Committee), EA (Environment Australia), ERMA (Environmental Risk Management Authority) and MFE (Ministry for the Environment). These organizations main concern is for that of ...

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Genetic manipulations can result in unanticipated harmful effects, and because genetically engineered foods are not tested sufficiently, this experiment not only jeopardizes the health of individuals, but could also lead to global food shortages and extensive ecological hazards. Due to genetically modified food's unique and unknown nature, there is potential for adverse health side effects. ... An example of a possible health detrimental effect is resistance to widely used antibiotics. ... Once a genetically modified organism has been released into the environment it can reproduce,...

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Genetically modified crops are also being adapted to grow in salty, dry or frosty environments, contain edible vaccines, have a longer shelf life and be more nutritious. ... Concerns about GM foods fall into three categories: economics, environmental hazards and human health risks. ... Likewise, the unknown effect of foreign genes introduced into GM food crops in terms of human health also presents a controversial issue. ...

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Other consequences that have nothing to do with the human health are super plagues and super weeds. ... Although a majority of academic and industrial sciencetists agree that transgenic crops pose no risk for the environment or human health, some others believed that certain applications of modern plant biotechnology are hazard (). ...

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Genetic codes are the determining factor of appearance, personality, health and aging so quality of life and general health could be improved. ... Everyone is entitled to their own opinion; the problem here is that when genetically engineered organisms are released into the environment, they put us all at risk, not just their creators. ...

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This could happen if mutant viruses, or bacteria, or fish or reptiles are released into the general environment. ... If it all comes to be, America 2023 will offer a more diverse society, increased corporate profits, better career opportunities and improved health care. ...

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As GMC's have been specially designed to withstand harsh environments, farmers will worry less about losing a portion of crop due to inclement or arid weather. ... A final facet of this issue is that of health concerns, and while labeling deals with it somewhat, we can take a more direct approach. ...

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