A REACTION PAPER: The Development and Acceptance of GMO Can Alleviate Hunger and Poverty in the Philippines Genetically modified organisms are created mainly with a purpose to lessen world hunger and poverty in the world especially the malnourished children. Nearly a million children die every year because they are weakened by Vitamin A deficiencies and an additional 350‚000 go blind. While‚ the only problem is the strength and power of the government to start-up or maintain the process of distribution
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Major food companies across America are launching a last ditch effort in congress to have mandatory GMO labelling scrapped before the year ends. According to The Associated Press (via Yahoo)‚ the food industry is pushing to make the labelling a voluntary process and is trying to get the legislation passed in a spending bill that lawmakers from both the Republican and Democratic parties are trying to finalize before the holidays. If this proposal were to become law‚ companies would not be required
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Nestle I was shocked to learn that Nestle was taking one of Michigan’s most precious natural resource and destroying the area by pumping ground water at an alarming rate even after it became apparent their operations were harming the surrounding property and community. According to Nestle (2014) they are “the world ’s leading nutrition‚ health and wellness company”‚ but when it comes to the health and wellness of the communities they set up the bottling companies Nestle is more concerned with production
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Shortage of water in Pakistan As we all know‚ Pakistan is facing severe shortage of water. There are two main reasons‚ one due to persistent droughts---which is beyond the control of a man‚ and the other due to miss-management of water resources. Impact on economy / society * Less water means less agricultural yields‚ meaning they cannot fulfill the food requirements of the nation‚ so they need to be dependent on other countries. * Due to less production of main crops‚ which are wheat‚
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Walker Doven Doven Mrs. Yurman 5/2/13 Jefferson‚ Valeria. "An Overview of the Genetically Modified Food Debate." 2009. Genetically Engineered Foods. Ed. Nancy Harris. San Diego: Greenhaven Press‚ 2003. At Issue. Rpt. from "The Ethical Dilemma of Genetically Modified Food."Journal of Environmental Health 69.1 (July-Aug.2006): 33-34. Opposing Viewpoints In Context. This article was written by Valeria Jefferson‚ a corresponding author for the Journal of Environmental Health‚ and the
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Research Paper – Biofuels and the World Food Shortage The morning commute of many Americans includes stopping at the local convenience store or gas station to fill up their vehicle’s tank and grab a portable breakfast. In this seemingly normal and routine act these Americans are performing two daily functions that much of the world cannot‚ either because of shortages‚ government regulations‚ or a lack of assets by which to do so. The starving and malnourished children that are pictured in
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- Monsanto & GMO Ethical Issues - What Ought To Be Based on each of the factors and issues presented in this case‚ people have a right to know and a right to be informed on what they are actually purchasing and overall what they are putting into their bodies as well as the potential health risks. Yes‚ as stated in this case‚ there are many benefits to Genetically Modified Foods and Organisms‚ but what is known about the underlying health effects is little to none. According to the European Union’s
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Source A Coren‚ Michael J. “Scared Of Genetically Modified Food? It Might Be The Only Way To Feed The World.” Fast Company. 04 Jan. 2013. 30 Jan. 2013 . Source A Coren‚ Michael J. “Scared Of Genetically Modified Food? It Might Be The Only Way To Feed The World.” Fast Company. 04 Jan. 2013. 30 Jan. 2013 . The following passage is excerpted from an online article that examines the effects of genetically modified (GM) food to hinder world hunger. Now there is a new push to develop GM crops
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In recent history‚ many people have become wary of the infamous genetically modified organisms (GMOs)‚ which are commonly found in many foods and products‚ from corn to cotton. However‚ there are a series of documented dangers associated with GMOs and they have caused a divide between those who support GMOs and hope to reassure the consumer that GMO’s are safe‚ versus those who oppose GMOs and promote the removal of them from their favorite products. Despite strong arguments from both sides‚ there
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in the United States‚ there has been a major water shortage due to the lack of rainfall. It is mainly in California and other Western states. According to the U.S. Geological Survey‚ “In 119 years of recorded history‚ 2013 was the dries calendar year for the state of California.” California’s snowpack usually provides about one-third of the water used in Californian farms and cities. In January 2014‚ it measured in at 12%. The water shortage has had many effects of people‚ farming‚ and the economy
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