How do GM foods affect the environment?
Supporters say GM crops are good for the environment. Dry says GM food means less soil erosion, and because GM crops need less pesticides and herbicides, fewer chemicals end up in the water supply. GM crops also produce a higher yield so farmers use less land, she says. Opponents say GM foods offer no benefits to consumers and farmers. They say it has not been proved that they bring a higher yield. Opponents are also concerned about the chemical resistance of “volunteers,” GM crops that spread into the wild or sprout where they are not supposed to grow and need more herbicides to control them. Kronike says there is evidence that weeds growing near GM crops become more resistant to herbicides. Opponents also say that GM food makes farmers over-reliant on biotech firms that supply the seeds and appropriate pesticides. Q. Are there any health concerns? Producers say there are no health concerns associated with GM foods. “These crops are more tested than any other crops in the history of m
