According to Biotechnology Unzipped, "world population growth adds about 90 million new mouths to feed every year" and crop production has slowed due to insects, and damaged soil, and pollution (110). ... A transgenic crop can also kill weeds that compete for the same space, light, water, and nutrients, without harming itself or its surrounding crops. ... Since less fuel, water, and herbicides are used, the organisms and the surrounding environment also benefit. ... If cows produce more milk and nutrients from less food, then more food is left for other organisms and the hungry world, les...

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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. As a result, the environment around farms becomes healthier and more beautiful which can indirectly benefit people life by bringing better air and water quality (Joshua). ... When dust clouds form they lift up topsoil containing high levels of these harmful chemicals and carry them over to nearby towns, farms and often times makes its way to drinking water (Gertsberg). ...

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While chemical pollution has been the scourge of the 20th century, biological pollution from GMO crops poses even more hazards as we enter the new millennium. ... These herbicide tolerant crops will likely lead to more pesticides in our food, drinking water, and the environment. ...

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