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Question
Are GMOs good or bad?
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GMOs are good

GMOs have been extensively tested and have been proven safe for people to eat. GMOs are also good for the public because they are good for the environment, can help address world hunger, and can be a solution for growing amidst climate change. GMOs also lower the price of food.

Supporting arguments · 4

  1. GMOs have been proven safe
    GMOs have received more testing than any other food and have been found to be safe. There have also been no related health issues found over the decades that people have been consuming them. GMOs have been proven safe for people to eat.
  2. GMOs can lower expenses for farmers and lower the price of food
    Modified crops require fewer resources. GMOs are also more durable which leads to bigger yields. This lowers the cost of production for farmers and therefore lower the price of food for consumers.
  3. GMOs are good for the environment
    GMOs result in less pesticide use, reduce the amount of land and water needed to grow, and improve soil quality. They also decrease carbon dioxide emissions. This is all good for the environment.
  4. GMOs can help address world hunger
    GMOs can address world hunger by adding nutrients to food, being disease resistant, producing higher yields, growing in severe weather conditions, and being able to be transported farther to those in need.