General GMO Information
*Just like any source, there may be some bias to these, but they are a good way to introduce yourself to the science of GMO's and a bit of history relating to GMO's. Below you will find PRO and CON slanted articles...they are all interesting and add richness to our debate!
What's a GMO?A GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) is a laboratory process of taking genes from one species and inserting them into another in an attempt to obtain a desired trait or characteristic
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Harvest of FearInterviewing scientists, farmers, biotech and food industry representatives, government regulators, and critics of biotechnology, the report presents both sides of the debate, exploring the risks and benefits, the hopes and fears, of this new technology.
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How are GMOs Created?Curious about how a GMO is made? How scientists create GMOs is one of the top questions we get about GMOs. This video shows how GMOs are made, through the story of the Hawaiian Rainbow Papaya.
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Pro
GMOs Are Nothing To Fear
Genetic modification is a safe and effective way to make America’s crops resilient.
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How GMO Crops Can Be Good For the EnviromentBallot initiatives overwhelming vote in favor of GMOs
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How I Got Converted to GMO FoodMohammed Rahman doesn’t know it yet, but his small farm in central Bangladesh is globally significant.
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Eyes Of NyeBill Nye finds a middle ground in the debate.
What’s his take? let’s farm responsibly, require labels on our food and carefully test these foods case by case. |
Vegan GMOIf you’re like most people, you are probably thinking: “Vegans who like GMOs?! You’ve got to be kidding, right?!”
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Con
Seeds of DoubtAn activist’s controversial crusade against genetically modified crops.
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We've Missed the Entire Point About GMO FoodIn order for these crops to grow, it requires death on a massive scale. And that's precisely how GMO crops function.
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10 Reasons to Avoid GMOsThe Campaign for Healthier Eating in America is designed to achieve a tipping point against GMOs in the US.
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Pesticide Use Proliferating With GMO Crops, Study WarnsVideo interview with farmers and scientists looking at pesticide resistance
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What are the Risks?Critics of biotechnology say nature is complex and that GM technology is introducing a new genre of environmental and health questions.
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