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1. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 324576Pros and cons of GMO foods: Health and environment

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   Jan 5, 2024 · Environmental concerns include: the risk of outcrossing, where genes from GMO foods pass into wild plants and other crops. a negative impact on insects and other species. reduction in other plant ...

2. www.montana.edu › blog_posts › GMO_environmentThe Environmental Impact of Genetically Modified Crops

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   In addition, a reduction of fuel use associated with GM crops has led to a significant reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and a concomitant increase in soil quality. 1,2,4,5,7,8 The positive environmental impacts and increased crop yields associated with GM crops validate the use of this technology in the development of a sustainable food ...

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   Are GM crops good for the environment?

   • On a global scale, GM crops have actually had a positive impact on the environment. The widespread adoption of GM crops and the agricultural practices associated with their use have resulted in aggregate reductions in herbicide and insecticide volumes as well as an improvement in the EIQ profile of these chemicals.

   The Environmental Impact of Genetically Modified Crops

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   Are GM crops harmful to the environment?

   • When examining the global environmental impact of GM crops, research clearly indicates that GM crops are not inherently dangerous to the environment. On a global scale, GM crops have actually had a positive impact on the environment.

   The Environmental Impact of Genetically Modified Crops

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   Are GMOs good for the environment?

   • Overall, studies have shown GMOs can have positive environmental impacts and can be important tools for addressing the causes and effects of climate change. [ 1, 2] Insect-resistant crops are developed to withstand, deter, or repel insect pests and prevent them from feeding on the plant.

   GMOs and the Environment | FDA

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   How does GM technology impact the environment?

   • At the global level, GM technology has contributed to a significant reduction in the negative environmental impact associated with insecticide and herbicide use on the areas devoted to GM crops.

   Environmental impacts of genetically modified (GM) crop use 1996–2018

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4. www.fda.gov › how-gmo-crops-impact-our-worldHow GMO Crops Impact Our World | FDA - U.S. Food and Drug ...

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   Apr 19, 2023 · The three most common traits found in GMO crops are: Resistance to insect damage. Tolerance to herbicides. Resistance to plant viruses. For GMO crops that are resistant to insect damage, farmers ...

5. www.fda.gov › gmos-and-environmentGMOs and the Environment | FDA

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   May 9, 2023 · Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and foods made from GMOs have been available to consumers since the 1990s. Since their introduction, researchers have studied their impacts on the environment ...

6. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesEnvironmental impacts of genetically modified (GM) crop use ...

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   Jul 24, 2020 · Reductions in the level of GHG emissions associated with an increase in the area of NT/RT tillage and the adoption of GM crops are acknowledged in a wide body of literature. 5,6,26–31. First, GM crops contribute to a reduction in fuel use from less frequent herbicide or insecticide applications and a reduction in the energy use in soil ...

   • Author: Graham Brookes, Peter Barfoot
   • DOI: 10.1080/21645698.2020.1773198

   • Publish Year: 2015
   • Publication: GM Crops Food. 2020; 11(4): 215-241.

7. www.scientificamerican.com › article › geneticallyGenetically Engineered Crops Are Safe and Possibly Good for ...

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   May 18, 2016 · Climate Change. Genetic engineering could play a role in making crops more resilient to climate change, but more research is still needed to understand the technology’s potential uses, the ...

8. www.washingtonpost.com › climate-environment › 2024People don’t like GMOs. But can they curb climate change ...

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   May 13, 2024 · Today, there are only a few genetically modified crops in production, but those that exist are widely grown. In the United States, 94 percent of all soybeans, 96 percent of all cotton and 92 ...