Genetically modified foods: Not so black & white
source: http://www.ypnation.net/gm-crops-boon-developing-countries-or-monsanto-or-both
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It's easy to get fired up--even self-righteous--about genetically modified foods. But often our reactions are visceral, and not based on any scientific evidence. As with anything, there are always at least two sides to every story, and this holds true for GM foods, particularly when it comes to the world's poorer countries.
So YPNation's Kate Tighe is taking a look at GM foods and asking, are they a boon or a bust for developing nations?
"Experts from a variety of sectors believe that GM foods are going to lead the way to economic growth and prosperity in poor countries. Beyond designing crops that produce more food with less space, water and sunlight, engineers can design crops that supply vitamins deficient in the local diet, and crops that are resistant to climate change. However, scientists do not know the long-term effects of GM plants (or animals) on humans. At the same time, the effects of some of these crops on biodiversity have been discouraging. And there have been instances where GM crops have left already poor farmers empty-handed."
Read more here: http://www.ypnation.net/gm-crops-boon-developing-countries-or-monsanto-or-both
So YPNation's Kate Tighe is taking a look at GM foods and asking, are they a boon or a bust for developing nations?
"Experts from a variety of sectors believe that GM foods are going to lead the way to economic growth and prosperity in poor countries. Beyond designing crops that produce more food with less space, water and sunlight, engineers can design crops that supply vitamins deficient in the local diet, and crops that are resistant to climate change. However, scientists do not know the long-term effects of GM plants (or animals) on humans. At the same time, the effects of some of these crops on biodiversity have been discouraging. And there have been instances where GM crops have left already poor farmers empty-handed."
Read more here: http://www.ypnation.net/gm-crops-boon-developing-countries-or-monsanto-or-both
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