- Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions
GMOs have the ability to tolerate diseases and and pests. As a result, farmers no longer have to spray as much herbicide and pesticide. Not only is this cheaper, it reduces the use of farm equipment. In 2015 this was equivalent to removing twelve million cars from the road!
2. Provides Food Security
So many consumers, myself included, do not realize how much food farmers have to produce to feed the world. Not only is this the case in the U.S., but in other countries too. GMOs allow farmers to grow more crops on less amount of land. This provides food and economic security to developing countries.
3. Creates allergy friendly food
One of the most common ingredients in food is gluten. This is also something many people are allergic to. Recently, scientists have been coming up with ways to grow a gluten free GMO wheat. It has not been successful yet, but it is definitely a step in the right direction. I have so many friends that are allergic to gluten and I know so many others would benefit from this innovation too!
4. Better for our health
It seems like in almost every point the reduction of chemicals gets brought up. It is such a huge benefit in so many ways! Not only is this better for the environment like I said earlier, but just think about how beneficial that is to our bodies.
5. Longer shelf life
GMOs have so many awesome capabilities. With a certain gene added, many vegetables can have a longer shelf life. This results in less food that is wasted and more that is bought. It is a win-win situation! In other countries, controlled environments, like coolers, are not very accessible. GMO veggies can be a major asset to the nutritional value of the food they consumer.
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