Regulate Genetically Modified Foods
Everyone on this planet deserves to have food security and not scarcity; in fact, a solution already exists in genetically modified foods. Genetically modified foods are adjusted to have more desirable properties by methods such as extracting DNA from one creature and inserting it into a food to give a certain characteristic. Despite the obvious benefit that this can provide, many Americans incorrectly believe that there is some need to regulate such foods. Despite those opinions, the United States should not regulate genetically modified foods.
Genetically modified (GM) foods pose no health threat to people. Cary Funk and Lee Rainie write that a study found that 88% of scientists connected to the American Association for the Advancement of …show more content…
In fact, the document titled, “Statement by the AAAS Board of Directors On Labeling of Genetically Modified Foods” states that “ …show more content…
First off, a report shows that the reduced tillage allows for less fuel use and additional carbon storage in the soil, removing the equivalent of 27 billion kilograms of the greenhouse gas CO2 from the atmosphere (Brookes and Barfoot). Next, Jennifer Hsaio writes that corn inserted with a gene that produces insecticides known as Bt corn has a strong anti-correlation with the use of toxic synthetic pesticides—when more of the Bt corn was used, less synthetic pesticides were used. Conclusively, genetically modified foods are curbing climate change and the use of toxic chemicals—unquestionably benefits to the environment. Though a few criticisms of GM foods are legitimate, many are not. The science is clear on genetically modified foods; it is perfectly safe, capable of eliminating world hunger, and is beneficial to the environment. It would then be a travesty for the United States of America to restrictively regulate genetically modified foods. If genetically modified foods can be tinkered with freely, we will soon see a world where every man, woman, and child are well fed, regardless of who they
Genetically modified (GM) foods pose no health threat to people. Cary Funk and Lee Rainie write that a study found that 88% of scientists connected to the American Association for the Advancement of …show more content…
In fact, the document titled, “Statement by the AAAS Board of Directors On Labeling of Genetically Modified Foods” states that “ …show more content…
First off, a report shows that the reduced tillage allows for less fuel use and additional carbon storage in the soil, removing the equivalent of 27 billion kilograms of the greenhouse gas CO2 from the atmosphere (Brookes and Barfoot). Next, Jennifer Hsaio writes that corn inserted with a gene that produces insecticides known as Bt corn has a strong anti-correlation with the use of toxic synthetic pesticides—when more of the Bt corn was used, less synthetic pesticides were used. Conclusively, genetically modified foods are curbing climate change and the use of toxic chemicals—unquestionably benefits to the environment. Though a few criticisms of GM foods are legitimate, many are not. The science is clear on genetically modified foods; it is perfectly safe, capable of eliminating world hunger, and is beneficial to the environment. It would then be a travesty for the United States of America to restrictively regulate genetically modified foods. If genetically modified foods can be tinkered with freely, we will soon see a world where every man, woman, and child are well fed, regardless of who they