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GMOs

By Zach, Yanai, Carl, Alan


GMOs
By Zach, Yanai, Carl, and Alan
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Problem Statement
GMOs are genetically engineered foods that are
controversial due to the decline of pollinators and the
possibility of allergic reactions in humans. It affects farmers
who have always used organic foods being overtaken by
GMO companies. It is estimated that 70% of processed
foods are genetically modified.
Science
Gene Transfer Technology
Gene guns
Inserting genes
Science
Gene Transfer Technology
Gene guns
Inserting genes
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Statistics
29 different countries
US producers
Processed food
Few GMOs allowed in EU
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Causes
Largest producers
GMOs are unregulated
Cross-pollination
Pesticides
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Effects
Pollinator decline
Labeling controversy
GMOs get less pollination
Testing on unknowing children
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Is it good or bad
Some GMOs supply important nutrition
Children can have GMOs in their bloodstream
GMOs stay in your stomach
What we can do to help.
Yes on prop 37
Stop buying
Eat organic
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Companies against GMO labeling
Monsanto
Coca-Cola
PepsiCo
Nestle

http://www.inspirationgreen.com/vote-yes-on-37.html
Why you should care.
Decline in pollinators
Allergic reactions
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University of Utah Health Science. "Genetically Modified Foods." Genetically Modified Foods. Learn Genetics, n.d. Web. 13 Mar.
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Lusk, Jayson, and Henry I. Miller. "We Need G.M.O. Wheat." The New York Times. The New York Times, 02 Feb. 2014. Web. 27
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"Genetically Modified Foods: Questions Remain." The New York Times. The New York Times, 09 Feb. 2014. Web. 27 Feb. 2014.
Donovan, Travis. "GM Food Is Hard For Shoppers To Avoid." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 25 Feb. 2011. Web.
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"Center for Food Safety Denounces GMA's Coalition to Keep Consumers in the Dark about Genetically Engineered (GE) Foods."
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Almendrala, Anna. "Prop 37 Defeated." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 07 Nov. 2012. Web. 03 Apr. 2014.
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