Wild banana vs. modified banana

  Environmental lobbyist group GE Watch from Comox Valley has recently made the news for their aim of having the government of BC have all genetically modified foods labeled or even banned from the province. Pointing to studies around the world that have suggested links between GMOs and human health concerns such as autism and cancer, the group has  spoken to multiple municipalities on Vancouver Island and is quickly garnering support.

  However, is their plight realistic or is it based solely on pseudo-science? Critics have retaliated by stating that there is no legitimate proof that these modified food products have had a direct danger on humans. While that is unlikely to be a consoling factor for fearful parents or the health-conscious shopper, it is important to point out how simply banning genetically modified foods could pose as a roadblock to future developments. Scientists have recently managed to “grow” the world’s first lab created meat product, something with the potential to make improvements to the current wasteful meat farming practices. Perhaps it is time for businesses to conduct and release more research on the human health effects of their products to regain the trust of the public.

Sources:

http://www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/news/223322821.html

http://www.canada.com/City+hears+radically+opposing+views+food+controversy/8906467/story.html

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/science/scientists-to-cook-worlds-first-in-vitro-beef-burger/article13584655/

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