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Genetically modified foods have been a widely debated topic as of late. Since the first genetically modified crops were approved in the United States around the same time that technology became a significant resource, individuals have been using the internet as a source of information regarding GMOs. Through his research, Rangel (2015) determined that the number of Google searches for “GMOs” has dramatically increased since late 2012. When I entered “GMOs” into the search engine, hardly any of…

In this paper I discuss the debate over the use of genetically modified organisms to replace conventional food production techniques, and the safety of the foods produced. In 2014, the PEW Research Center conducted a survey of the general public and reported that 57% of individuals believed it unsafe to consume genetically modified foods, 25% considered it safe, and 6% either did not know or did not answer. In sharp contrast to this statistic, when asked the same question, 88% of scientists from…

a. What is your evaluation of Freeport’s Indonesia environmental management? The company has several environmental issues, the most important ones are: Mount Jaya glaciers: There is evidence that proves that the firm’s activities do not affect glaciers, the company did well in not applying any particular measure. Overburden storage: The firm made a good decision by developing short, medium and long-term plans and by designing a stable stockpile to prevent problems that its activities may…

Introduction This project report talks about the steps taken by Kellogg’s in India that went wrong and how the strategies adopted by it failed to establish Kellogg’s as a brand in India. It also talks about the strategies it should have followed to get success in Indian market. Kellogg’s is world known leader on branded breakfast cereal products. Over the time it has successfully been able to bring a corn flakes into eating habits of people of many countries. In 1991 Indian government removed…

Genetically modified organisms also known as genetically modified foods or GMO are foods that contain some DNA of an animal, bacteria, or plant. Many may find GMOs as a good or bad system that technology has ever created. But the real question is whether we should have labeled foods that are genetically modified. In the article, “Why Genetically Modified Foods should be Labeled” written by Carole Bartolotto argues why we should have labeled foods. While in the article written by Josh Davis, “…

Barlett and James B. Steele is a short essay published in 2008 by Vanity Fair talking about the way Monsanto treats their customers, their workers, and how they do not seem to care about the general public. Monsanto created a genetically modified seed that was capable of withstanding “its own herbicide” and allow farmers to have a “convenient way to spray fields with weed killer without affecting crops” (819). Because they are the bigger company, they often try to contact farmers into buying…

The Potential Risk of Genetically Modified Organisms Since 1982,” Genetically Modified Organisms have been used in our foods. These “Genetically Modified Organisms are a result of a laboratory process where genes from DNA of one species are extracted and artificially forced into the genes of unrelated animals or humans” (Smith). In other words, Genetically Modified Organisms are harmful for our society and should have never been introduced to our world. Have you ever wondered how our food is…

In “GMOs: A Solution or a Problem?”, environmental science writer Mark Lynas addresses an interviewer from the Journal of International Affairs regarding large scale implementation of genetically modified foods internationally. In Lynas’s eyes, examining genetic modification from a scientific approach suggests that GMOs are a field of technology that farmers should take full advantage of. He sees opponents of GMO usage as misguided and ignorant to the issue at hand, stating that these anti-GMO…

Rhetorical Analysis A paper that I have written called, “To Modify or not to Modify?: An Argument for Genetically Modified Crops”, presents an argument in support of GM crops. In order to investigate the quality of the paper, I will analyze my own writing. Here I will look back on my writing, and give an rhetorical analysis regarding the persuasiveness of my argument, as well as the effects of the argument on others. The main argument of the paper defended the safety of genetically modified…

Structuralism vs Rational Choice: Italian GMO’s On Wednesday, September 13th the European Union court ruled that Italy could not persecute farmer Giorgio Fidenato for planting genetically modified corn in his fields. The genetically modified crops (GMOs) were illegal in Italy before this decision, even though the European Union allowed for these crops to be planted starting in 1998 (The Associated Press). In 2013 the Italian Government asked the EU to ban the seeds as an emergency measure based…