GMOs

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Introduction
Pros
- Pro 1: Genetically modified (GM) crops have been proven safe through testing and use and can even increase the safety of common foods.
- Pro 2: GMO crops lower the price of food and increase nutritional content, helping to alleviate world hunger.
- Pro 3: Growing GMO crops leads to environmental benefits, such as reduced pesticide use, less water waste, and lower carbon emissions.
Cons
- Con 1: GM crops have not been proven safe for human consumption through human clinical trials.
- Con 2: Tinkering with the genetic makeup of plants may result in changes to the food supply that introduce toxins or trigger allergic reactions.
- Con 3: Certain GM crops harm the environment through the increased use of toxic herbicides and pesticides.
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