| Genetically-modified foods
have the potential to solve many of the world's hunger and malnutrition
problems, and to help protect and preserve the environment by increasing yield
and reducing reliance upon chemical pesticides and herbicides. Yet there are
many challenges ahead for governments, especially in the areas of safety
testing, regulation, international policy and food labeling. Many people feel
that genetic engineering is the inevitable wave of the future and that we cannot
afford to ignore a technology that has such enormous potential benefits.
However, we must proceed with caution to avoid causing unintended harm to human
health and the environment as a result of our enthusiasm for this powerful
technology |
