While grocery shopping, you've probably picked up a product with a label claiming, "non GMO" But do you really know what it means? GMO stands for genetically modified organisms. Genetically Modified Foods are resistant to diseases, produce bigger yields, contain more nutritional value, and can create an essential sustainable way to feed the world.
GMOs are very common and most of us include them in our daily meals. The most common Genetically Modifies Foods are corn, soybeans, potatoes, papaya, squash, canola, and milk. One of the benefits of GMOs is the use of fewer pesticides, meaning, "The adoption of GM insect resistant and herbicide tolerant technology has reduced pesticide spraying by 553 million kg (-8.6%) and, as a result, decreased the environmental impact associated with herbicides and insecticides"(Maria). Knowing that GMOs keep the products i consume are free of pesticides is reassuring. The less chemicals the better. World renowned scientist, Neil deGrasse Tyson stated,"What most people don’t know but they should is that practically every food they buy in the store for consumption by humans is genetically modified …show more content…
"GMO crops have been found to increase farming efficiency: higher yields, reduced pesticide use, increased profits, and reduced farm labour. (Ruishalme)." In other words, farmers are able to make the best use of the land area used for farming. Because of this, we are able to feed developing countries or countries who suffer from poverty. The Biotech industry(GMO industry), "have been, cutting carbon emissions, in 2013 by as much as 28,000 million kg, or by as much as emitted by 7.4 coal-fired power plants in one year. (Ruishalme)." With the production of genetically modified foods, we are able to cut greenhouse emissions which helps protect our natural environment. Some argue that GMOs are linked to cancer and other allergens. Though, there is evidence showing there are no health
GMOs are very common and most of us include them in our daily meals. The most common Genetically Modifies Foods are corn, soybeans, potatoes, papaya, squash, canola, and milk. One of the benefits of GMOs is the use of fewer pesticides, meaning, "The adoption of GM insect resistant and herbicide tolerant technology has reduced pesticide spraying by 553 million kg (-8.6%) and, as a result, decreased the environmental impact associated with herbicides and insecticides"(Maria). Knowing that GMOs keep the products i consume are free of pesticides is reassuring. The less chemicals the better. World renowned scientist, Neil deGrasse Tyson stated,"What most people don’t know but they should is that practically every food they buy in the store for consumption by humans is genetically modified …show more content…
"GMO crops have been found to increase farming efficiency: higher yields, reduced pesticide use, increased profits, and reduced farm labour. (Ruishalme)." In other words, farmers are able to make the best use of the land area used for farming. Because of this, we are able to feed developing countries or countries who suffer from poverty. The Biotech industry(GMO industry), "have been, cutting carbon emissions, in 2013 by as much as 28,000 million kg, or by as much as emitted by 7.4 coal-fired power plants in one year. (Ruishalme)." With the production of genetically modified foods, we are able to cut greenhouse emissions which helps protect our natural environment. Some argue that GMOs are linked to cancer and other allergens. Though, there is evidence showing there are no health