Different types are used to combat natural problems that occur when growing food. ... Each type falls into a specific group of insecticides, herbicides or fungicides. ... A National Cancer Institute study found that farmers and laborers using industrial pesticides are six times more likely than non-farmers to develop non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of cancer (Kimbrell 52). ... The offspring will adapt and survive requiring a either a different type or a higher dose of what is currently being sprayed. ...

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Genetic modifications can be preformed on any type of life form including plants, animals and microorganisms. ... 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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The present food situation in the world is demonstrating the growing demand for food globally. This food crisis is a consequence of causing an increasing gap between the rich and poor, developing and the developed countries. When the Cold War was over, Europe had less need for a large storage of food as war seemed less likely to happen. At the same time growing population of those living in less economically developed countries (LEDCs). These people are poorer and hungrier and consequently suffer serious health problems such as malnutrition and starvation. ...

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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 ou...

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