Response due Friday March 27 at 5pm (EST).
Genetically modified organisms (GMO)
The pros and cons of GMO debate continues to heat up.
Review the following links (Ted Talk, CNN clip, and law blog) and response to the following questions.
Response to another student's response.
1. Describe one advantage of GMO labeling
2. Describe one disadvantage of GMO labeling
3. Moving forward, as the population continues to increase, do you think we should continue investing in research and development in GMO or do you want to propose alternative methods to support the food supply. Please discuss your ideas.
4. What are your reactions to the TedTalks? Share something new you learned here.
TedTalk:
Why Genetically Engineered Foods Should be Labeled: Gary Hirshberg
https://youtu.be/pGyOwnqpCKkTedTalk:
GMO controversies - science vs. public fear: Borut Bohanec
CNN:
http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/16/health/apples-genetically-modified-usda/
Law Blog:
http://www.ncsl.org/blog/2014/05/12/vermont-s-new-gmo-labeling-law-faces-challenges.aspx
