Genetically Modified Organisms Pros And Cons
Genetically Modified Organisms were developed in the mid-1990s. Since they were first created, there have always been people who have been against them. These people have made false claims using faulty scientific researches. This research paper will prove that Genetically Modified Organisms should not be feared and should be widely used around the world. This will be done by proving that Genetically Modified Organisms do not present health hazards, reduces the impact of the environment, and makes food more available to people around the world. First is the addressing the idea that Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are not safe. GMOs are created through transferring DNA from one organism and placing it into the DNA of another. Scientist
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GMOs have been used to feed animals since there were first harvested and “there were no indications of unusual trends in health of animals since 1996 when GMO crops were first harvested” (Entine). These conclusions have been made worldwide and most notably “the European Commission has itself published reports that found no scientific evidence that GM organisms were a danger to the environment or food and feed safety” (UK 51). The number of cases that claim to have animals adversely affected by GMOs is few given the fact that GMOs have used to feed cattle for roughly 20 years now. If there were widespread, adverse health problems with animals consuming GMOs, the results would be would be …show more content…
GM crops can be altered to be resistant to harsh weather conditions. These include drought-resistant, heat-resistant, and cold-resistant crops. These changes allow areas that were not previously used to grow crops due to weather conditions to be used for agricultural purposes. Drought-resistant crops allow the arid regions that receive little rainfall or are on the outskirts of deserts, such as the Southwest Region of the United States, to grow crops. Heat-resistant crops are often used in similar regions to drought-resistant crops, but the heat-resistant crops can be grown in the hot, humid regions of the world, like the Middle East. The cold-resistant crops are grown in areas such as the northern United States where the growing seasons are shortened. With the expansion of areas that are able to produce crops, there will be food that is easier to access for the people in these
GMOs have been used to feed animals since there were first harvested and “there were no indications of unusual trends in health of animals since 1996 when GMO crops were first harvested” (Entine). These conclusions have been made worldwide and most notably “the European Commission has itself published reports that found no scientific evidence that GM organisms were a danger to the environment or food and feed safety” (UK 51). The number of cases that claim to have animals adversely affected by GMOs is few given the fact that GMOs have used to feed cattle for roughly 20 years now. If there were widespread, adverse health problems with animals consuming GMOs, the results would be would be …show more content…
GM crops can be altered to be resistant to harsh weather conditions. These include drought-resistant, heat-resistant, and cold-resistant crops. These changes allow areas that were not previously used to grow crops due to weather conditions to be used for agricultural purposes. Drought-resistant crops allow the arid regions that receive little rainfall or are on the outskirts of deserts, such as the Southwest Region of the United States, to grow crops. Heat-resistant crops are often used in similar regions to drought-resistant crops, but the heat-resistant crops can be grown in the hot, humid regions of the world, like the Middle East. The cold-resistant crops are grown in areas such as the northern United States where the growing seasons are shortened. With the expansion of areas that are able to produce crops, there will be food that is easier to access for the people in these