The CONTROVERSY of gmo crops in hawaii
Published on Nov 25, 2015
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What is a GMO?
- Genetically Modified Organisms
- An organism altered using genetically engineering techniques.
- Examples are bacteria and yeast, insects, plants, fish, and mammals
- GMO plants include soy, canola, corn, and cotton seed
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Who is pro GMo?!
- Some biologists
- Some farmers
- Agrochemical companies
- Some University professors
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Pros of gmo
- Possible disease resistance
- Tolerance to extreme weather conditions
- Greater crop yeilds
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Who is anti gmo?!
- Most locals in Hawaii
- Some farmers
- Hawaiian Sovereignty movement
- The Union of Concerned Scientists
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Cons of GMO
- Possible health issues
- Pollution of land and water
- Illegal occupation on Hawaiian land
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recent events
- Kauai makes law regulating pesticide use
- Big Island bans GMO crop production
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