Genetically modified foods and the global food supply

Genetically modified foods and the global food supply

Book - 2022

"On the surface, it seems that genetically modified (GM) foods are a reasonable defense against world hunger and malnutrition. They may offer solutions to other global problems as well. But critics argue that GM foods are unsafe and potentially hazardous to human health. They also claim that the engineering of GM foods harms the environment. So what is the truth? The curated essays in this volume present viewpoints from different sides of the debates surrounding GMs and a shrinking food supply"--

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Subjects
Genetically modified foods.
Genetically modified foods > Environmental aspects.
Genetically modified foods > Economic aspects.
Genetically modified foods > Health aspects.
Food supply > Environmental aspects.
Food supply > Economic aspects.
Published
New York : Greenhaven Publishing [2022].
Language
English
Physical Description
176 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781534506879
9781534506862
  • Are genetically modified foods safe to eat?
  • Do genetically modified crops pose a danger to the environment?
  • Are genetically modified foods necessary to feed the world's growing population?
  • Is increased corporate control of the food system a dangerous idea?

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