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What are some pros and cons about GMOs?
Cons: Gene Transfer. A constant risk of GMO foods is that the modified genes of the organisms may escape into the wild. Brown University warns that herbicide-resistant genes from commercial crops may cross into the wild weed population, thus creating superweeds that are impossible to kill with herbicides .
How dangerous are GMOs?
Environmental Destruction. Most GMO seeds are genetically engineered to be herbicide tolerant, resistant to insect infestation and disease. Environmentalists worry that the characteristics of GM crops may encourage farmers to increase their use of herbicides and pesticides, which will raise human consumption of dangerous toxins.
What problems do people have with GMOs?
Several studies have shown regular dietary consumption of Bt-corn (maize), the GMO version of corn, leads to serious health problems and negatively affects the kidney and liver (the dietary detoxifying organs), as well as in the heart, adrenal glands, and spleen.
How do GMOs impact people and the environment?
GMOs Affect on the Environment. Although their goals are to provide seeds to farmers so they are able to grow more crops, they mainly put farmers in debt or out of business. This has a negative effect on the environment because the farmers have to obey theses companies rules and have continue to grow genetically modified crops.
Are GMOs really that bad in food?
Numerous sources have stated that in general, GM plants are relatively as safe as “organic” foods, and may be less risky as they don’t require as much of the more harmful pesticides. However, economically speaking, this means that farmers would be encouraged to use and buy more herbicides, which may be fairly costly.
What’s so bad about GMOs?
Many anti-GMO activists believe that GMOs can cause environmental damage and health problems in consumers. The Institute for Responsible Technology have linked GMOS to allergic reactions, sickness, dead livestock, and damage to all major organs in the body.