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Genetically modified crops are the key to human survival.
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23 Jan 2011 10:49 #1
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Genetically modified crops are the key to human survival, says UK's chief scientist
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2 ... ion-crisis
Moves to block cultivation of genetically modified crops in the developing world can no longer be tolerated on ethical or moral grounds, the government's chief scientist, Sir John Beddington, has warned. He said the world faced "a perfect storm" of issues that could lead to widespread food shortages and public unrest over the next few decades. His warning comes in the wake of food riots in north Africa and rising global concern about mounting food prices.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2 ... ion-crisis
Moves to block cultivation of genetically modified crops in the developing world can no longer be tolerated on ethical or moral grounds, the government's chief scientist, Sir John Beddington, has warned. He said the world faced "a perfect storm" of issues that could lead to widespread food shortages and public unrest over the next few decades. His warning comes in the wake of food riots in north Africa and rising global concern about mounting food prices.
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23 Jan 2011 13:17 #2
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"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
Replied by ScienceChic on topic Genetically modified crops are the key to human survival.
I think we could do a lot with improved farming and food supply/shipping. GM crops are the quick band-aid to a long-term problem; once we've reached peak production and most efficient crop growing, use, and shipping, GM crops will make an impact. Until then, they should continue testing for their long-term effects on the environment and on consumers, but Monsanto likes its control and its profits...
http://www.grist.org/article/food-2011- ... d-campaign
Monsanto’s latest farmwashing ad campaign debuts
by Kerry Trueman 21 Jan 2011
http://www.grist.org/article/food-2011- ... d-campaign
Monsanto’s latest farmwashing ad campaign debuts
by Kerry Trueman 21 Jan 2011
We have two agricultural systems in this country, both claiming to be good for farmers and both claiming to be sustainable. One focuses on local, seasonal, organic, and sustainable in the sense of replenishing what gets taken out of the soil. The other is Monsanto's, for which "sustainable" means selling seeds (and not letting farmers save them), patenting traits developed through biotechnology, and selling crop protection chemicals.
This is about who gets to control the food supply and who gets to choose.
"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
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23 Jan 2011 18:24 #3
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Major Bean
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Genetically modified crops are an extreme danger to nature and environment of the world. It threatens extinction of species of insects. Its possible harmful effects most probably cannot be reversed once it takes hold.
Consider how our governmental stocking of foreign fish has alterred the ecosystems of our lakes, streams, and rivers....forever.
Consider how our governmental stocking of foreign fish has alterred the ecosystems of our lakes, streams, and rivers....forever.
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Major Bean
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23 Jan 2011 18:55 #4
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Just when we think we know what ecologic impact one of our inventions or decisions has, it come back to haunt us. GM crops may or may not do that, but I suspect their ecologic impact will be profound. We've so much to learn before we play with evolution and this involves long term testing as Sc pointed out before.
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24 Jan 2011 07:06 #5
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"Whatever you are, be a good one." ~ Abraham Lincoln
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Genetically modified crops should be grown in enclosed greenhouses and fed to the lovers of science for science's sake rather than those that want to use science to help us fit better in our environment.
"Whatever you are, be a good one." ~ Abraham Lincoln
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24 Jan 2011 07:19 #6
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Thomas Sowell: There are no solutions, just trade-offs.
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The Economist had an article about India's food production and it was amazing to see how much was wasted because of bad storage and a poor infrastructure that failed to get the right food to the people in need. While I am not against GM crops, I think fixing the waste issues would be less dangerous, and more productive. Even though population growth is slowing, there are going to be a lot more people on the earth in 2050.
Thomas Sowell: There are no solutions, just trade-offs.
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24 Jan 2011 08:50 #7
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Humans have been modifying crops even before Gregor Mendel and his peas. The main difference now is that we can do it much faster and make far greater modifications. GM crops will happen, we must however be vary careful, in letting the genie out of the bottle.
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