I know there has been a lot of talk about genetically modified organisms, but I have to wonder if GMOs are good for us.
Genetically modified organism
A genetically modified organism (GMO) is any organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. The exact definition of a genetically modified organism and what constitutes genetic engineering varies, with the most common being an organism altered in a way that "does not occur naturally by mating and/or natural recombination". A wide variety of organisms have been genetically modified (GM), from animals to plants and microorganisms. Genes have been transferred within the same species, across species (creating transgenic organisms)
such as methyl bromide has mostly been eliminated, although other damaging gases are still in use.
Environmental governance issues Nuclear risk.
The Nuclear non-proliferation treaty is the primary multilateral agreement governing nuclear activity.
Environmental governance issues Transgenic organisms.
Genetically modified organisms are not the subject of any major multilateral agreements. They are the subject of various restrictions at other levels of governance. GMOs are in widespread use in the US, but are heavily restricted in many other jurisdictions.
Controversies have ensued over golden rice, genetically