Global Warming Dilemmas: Breaking The Cycle Of Poverty

Similarly, GMOs also facilitate continued sustainability in developing countries. For various developing parts of the world, agriculture is a main source of livelihood. Consequently, if those farmers lose their plants to disease, they lose their livelihood. Again, genetically engineering becomes a plausible solution as, “Many pests and diseases cannot, however, be controlled using conventional breeding methods. Moreover, subsistence farmers cannot afford most pesticides, which are often ineffective or harmful to the environment (Ronald 16). The issue of poverty is complex and cannot be solved simply. It is not enough to simply provide for impoverished countries. Thus, breaking the cycle of poverty requires the people in those situations to work …show more content…
It will take the combined efforts of developed nations in conjunction with the efforts of those in developing nations to break the cycle of poverty. While many components are necessary for progressing forward as a society away from poverty, hunger and malnutrition are the most pressing dilemmas that must be addressed in order to initiate such change. Through advancements made possible with GMOs, the first step in ending world hunger and global poverty is possible. The countless lives saved from starvation and poverty facilitates more opportunities for a better future. Every individual has the potential to do great things with their lives. However, in order for them to unleash their potential unto the world, they must first survive, grow, and develop. Then these individuals are free to pursue education and turn their ideas into reality. All of these possibilities become a plausible with GMOs as a solution to global poverty. Although the proper, safe, and regulated implementation of GMOs will take the combined efforts of many, it is the primary step in working towards a better future that is not wrought with