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¨Global benefits for genetically modified crops have reached $150 billion since the crops were first planted.¨
The article used for my statement seems valid because the entire website was created to share information about genetic engineering. It also includes information about the publisher.
https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2016/06/08/environmental-economic-benefits-gmo-crops-study-claims-150-billion-since-96/

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"In fact, there has never been a single credible scientific study showing GMOs to have harmful effects on humans, animals or our environment."
The article that I used is US News so they have credibility. Also they state that 1783 scientist were in the experiment so that also gives some credibility.
https://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2013/11/04/scientific-evidence-doesnt-show-gmos-are-harmful

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"The report concludes that there are no negative impacts of GE crops. It's encouraging to see a report from a trusted institution to come forward with that conclusion"
I feel that this isn't a trusted article because they don't talk about any issues with GMOs. Even though they are for GMOs they still need to address the problems and why they aren't problems.

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Several animal studies indicate serious health risks associated with genetically modified (GM) food (AAEM 2009),” including infertility, immune problems, accelerated aging, faulty insulin regulation, and changes in major organs and the gastrointestinal . system.responsibletechnology.org/gmo-education/health-risks/
This is a valid source because its a website from an institute.

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Using GMO crops can create a sustainable source for food for the world. I think this is a reliable source because the URL ended with edu and the diction was very suffisticated.

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A risk of using GMOs is the creation of "super weeds" that have evolved a resistance to glyphosate, a herbicide common in GMO food production. In today's farms, more than 61.2 million acres of US farmland are infested with weeds that are resistant to Roundup, a very common weed killer.
https://www.newportnaturalhealth.com/2013/07/gmos-the-pros-cons-of-genetically-modified-food/
http://www.justlabelit.org/superweeds-a-frightening-reality/

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In the article it states "GMO crops can actually allow farmers to use less(and less toxic) pesticides on their fields." "On average, GM technology adoption has reduced chemical pesticide use by 37%, increased crop yields by 22%, and increased farmer profits by 68%."

I think this is a reliable source because even though it was a blog, it stated in the article that the person actually talked to a biotechnology expert(Josh Arnold, Ph.D) to get the information provided.
https://inside.battelle.org/blog-details/five-good-reasons-to-support-gmos

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Genetically modified crops could significantly boost crop output.

The article I used is not reliable because it is very biased that GMO's are good and it also ends in .com
https://www.popsci.com/article/science/core-truths-10-common-gmo-claims-debunked

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Genetically modified crops also are responsible for the emergence of “superweeds” and “superbugs,” which can only be killed with ever more toxic poisons such as 2,4-D (a major ingredient in Agent Orange).⁷,8

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“On average, GM technology adoption has reduced chemical pesticide use by 37%, increased crop yields by 22%, and increased farmer profits by 68%.” This is not a valid source because it is a blog. https://inside.battelle.org/blog-details/five-good-reasons-to-support-gmos

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“On average, GM technology adoption has reduced chemical pesticide use by 37%, increased crop yields by 22%, and increased farmer profits by 68%.” This is not a valid source because it is a blog. https://inside.battelle.org/blog-details/five-good-reasons-to-support-gmos

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"A growing body of evidence connects GMOs with health problems, environmental damage, and violation of farmers and consumers rights."
I feel that this website is good because it addresses good and bad.

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I’m now in total awe of how food technology can help us fight poverty, malnutrition, climate change, and much more

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GM technology also helps to keep food prices lower. Without it, the cost of key agricultural commodities would go up 15 percent to 30 percent. GM technology is more environmentally friendly as well. From 1996 to 2011, biotech crops have collectively reduced global pesticide applications by 1.04 billion pounds.

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"A meta-study of more than 1,700 peer reviewed studies found no evidence that GMO crops produce adverse affects in humans or livestock." It is not a valid source because it is a blog. https://inside.battelle.org/blog-details/five-good-reasons-to-support-gmos

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Genetically modified foods have been linked to toxic and allergic reactions, sick, sterile and dead livestock, and damage to virtually every organ studied in lab animals

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A large percentage of domestic crops (up to 85% of soybean yields) have DNA that was tweaked in a lab, yet it is nearly impossible to know which food items contain these genetically en
gineered ingredients.

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According to the report they “Did not find a relationship between consumption of genetically engineered foods and the increase in prevalence of food allergies.”

I think this is valid because the report came a organization called the National Academy of Sciences.

Source: http://www.foodinsight.org/national-academy-sciences-gmo-crops-safe-eat

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"GMOs require massive amounts of pesticides, herbicides and fungicides. These things are poisons, and should not be eaten or allowed to run off into our water supply"
I don't think that this is a valid source because it is a blog and they could not have right information.
http://www.organicauthority.com/foodie-buzz/eight-reasons-gmos-are-bad-for-you.html

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GMO'S pros outweighs the cons because it helps with world hunger, health issues around the world and our environment.
"The technology has also facilitated important cuts in fuel use and tillage changes, resulting in a significant reduction in the release of greenhouse gas emissions from the GM cropping area. In 2013, this was equivalent to removing 12.4 million cars from the roads."

This isn't a valid site because even though it has some facts most of the arguments made are based off personal experiences and opinions

https://fitnessreloaded.com/eat-gmos/

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Another form of modified rice was generated to help combat iron deficiency, which impacts close to 30 percent of the world population.
The Britannica website is an online encyclopedia that is backed with trustworthy sources.
https://www.britannica.com/science/genetically-modified-organism

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Gmo's are a good idea because they can increase the crop yield by hundreds of millions of tons. With an increased yield of this scale, it can turn around a failing economy. my source is reliable because it draws conclusions from the National Academy of Sciences.

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Genetically engineered crops pose no additional risks to humans and the environment when compared to conventional crops, according to a new report.

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The article makes the claim that people do not understand scientific terms and get scared by it, when there is no reason to.

Not a very good source, didn't have a lot of evidence.

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GMOs are extremely controversial in this day in age as there are many benefits to process as well as many environmental factors and risks to consider. On the positive side, GMOs are considered to be a technological fix or contributor to sustainability, a driver of corporate power, and a feeder of the world. GMOs have brought hope to third world countries in need and have provided them with a stable food source. GMOs have been very beneficial to the economy and sustainability of third world countries, helping them take a step up in the world and become self-sufficient.

The article I found this information in is very reliable. It is a Cambridge Scholar website with articles written by scholars about GMOs. It was very professionally written article that was straight to the point and easy to follow.

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Widespread use of genetically modified crops, which are often engineered to resist the effects of pesticides, has contributed to concerning levels of pesticide resistance in weeds and insects. Pests improve in their ability to resist pesticides every time the chemicals are sprayed, creating a vicious cycle of increased spraying and more resistance.

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GMOs have really created an impact for being resistant to soils with high salinity.  An example is the San Joaquin Valley, whose soil is white from excessive. A salt-tolerant plant is the grey mangrove. With genes from the mangrove plant, some tobacco plants were inserted with the gene. Now they will tolerate salt stress and other ionic stresses.
https://classes.soe.ucsc.edu/cmpe080e/Spring05/projects/gmo/benefits.htm

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According to the Non-GMO project, "[g]enetically modified crops also are responsible for the emergence of 'superweeds' and 'superbugs,' which can only be killed with ever more toxic poisons such as 2,4-D (a major ingredient in Agent Orange)."https://www.nongmoproject.org/gmo-facts/

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"All of this is to say that GM crops have more impact in poor countries than rich ones. Where other types of inputs, like fertilizers, farm equipment, and pesticides are harder to afford, GM crops have more to offer. That can help increase food, reduce pressure on deforestation, and lift farmers out of poverty." I think this is a valid article. It argues both sides of it, so it's not biased.
http://grist.org/food/why-gmos-do-matter-and-even-more-to-the-developing-world/

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"...the country’s top scientific group found there was not evidence to support claims that genetically modified organisms are dangerous for either the environment or human health."

I think that this was a valid source because it had a lot of evidence and the writer of the article used many different scientific groups and people to help support the claim that GMO's are safe.

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GMO is a good idea because it costs way less money on food, use fewer pesticides and less time you have to spend removing weeds. Many people argue ¨GMO advocates claim that, since many plants already have the ability to produce their own pest repellents, GMO plants, which can be engineered to produce their own pesticides, are no different. ¨. This website sees reliable because it is well researched and the website is a health store shop

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Did you know wild carrots are not actually orange? We’ve modified that. Wild bananas? So full of seeds you cannot actually eat them . We’ve changed and altered everything to make it match our taste and needs. That’s genetic modification known as artificial selection.

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https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2016/06/08/environmental-economic-benefits-gmo-crops-study-claims-150-billion-since-96/
This source appears to be credible based on the amount of studies conducted showing proven and (apparently) unbiased information. "The report comes on the heels of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) which also noted that genetically modified crops offered substantial economic and environmental benefits."

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GMO'S have shown to cause some health issues due to the various chemicals and substitutes used to make the crops grow at higher rates and to increase the quantities.
"The American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) urges doctors to prescribe non-GMO diets for all patients. They cite animal studies showing organ damage, gastrointestinal and immune system disorders, accelerated aging, and infertility. Human studies show how genetically modified (GM) food can leave material behind inside us, possibly causing long-term problems."

This is a valid source because it includes research from case studies and scientific facts from GMO researching scientists from around the world.

http://responsibletechnology.org/10-reasons-to-avoid-gmos/

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GMOs cross pollinate and their seeds can travel. It is impossible to fully clean up our contaminated gene pool.

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A growing body of evidence connects GMOs with health problems, environmental damage, and violation of farmers’ and consumers’ rights.

The article that I used is not credible because the name of the website is non-GMO project so it is biased against GMOs.
https://www.nongmoproject.org/gmo-facts/

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Bigger yields to create more efficient use of land, less uses of herbicides and other pesticides.

Foods with better texture, flavor and nutritional value.

Foods with a longer shelf life for easier shipping.

This is a valid source because its an edu website.

https://classes.soe.ucsc.edu/cmpe080e/Spring05/projects/gmo/benefits.htm

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"A recent study found that eliminating genetically modified crops from agriculture would lead to higher food prices, expanded agricultural land use, and an increase in greenhouse gas emissions from farms."
This article seems very valid in the facts that it provides are good, though it does seem very biased towards GMOs.

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This article had research information, "Smith found that a large percentage of people experienced improvements in these top 10 symptoms or conditions:

1. Digestive problems 85.2%

2. Fatigue 60.4%

3. Overweight or obesity 54.6%

4. Clouding of consciousness (brain fog) 51.7%

5. Mood problems/anxiety/depression 51.1%

6. Food allergies or sensitivities 50.2%

7. Memory and concentration 48.1%

8. Joint pain 47.5%

9. Seasonal allergies 46.6%

10. Gluten sensitivities 42.2%

11. Insomnia 33.2%"

This is a good source because there was relevant evidence.

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Genetically engineered crops are safe for humans and animals to eat and have not caused increases in cancer, obesity, gastrointestinal illnesses, kidney disease, autism or allergies, an exhaustive report from the National Academies of Science released Tuesday found

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In the United States, genetically modified food products must be rigorously tested before they can be sold, far more so than conventionally bred crops.
http://responsibletechnology.org/10-reasons-to-avoid-gmos/

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With some Gmo foods " they incorporate a transgene that makes a protein-based toxin (sometimes called the Cry toxin) from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis."

This sources is valid because it comes from and organization and they are taken from a Bt plant test.

Source: http://nutritionstudies.org/gmo-dangers-facts-you-need-to-know/

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GMO's can allow farmers to produce more food on less amounts of land. Genetically modified foods are also expected to taste better, have increased nutrients, and are resistant to disease.

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Contrary to what some believe, GMO crops can actually allow farmers to use less pesticides on their fields. This is because GM crops can be modified to allow more targeted use of herbicides and pesticides, provide more intrinsic pest resistance.
https://inside.battelle.org/blog-details/five-good-reasons-to-support-gmos

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GMOs can come from unreliable sources resulting in food that may be changed.

This website is reliable because  it is the non GMO project website.

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"Numerous health problems increased after GMOs were introduced in 1996. The percentage of Americans with three or more chronic illnesses jumped from 7% to 13% in just 9 years; food allergies skyrocketed, and disorders such as autism, reproductive disorders, digestive problems, and others are on the rise. Although there is not sufficient research to confirm that GMOs are a contributing factor, doctors groups such as the AAEM tell us not to wait before we start protecting ourselves, and especially our children who are most at risk." I don't think this article is credible. Although it provides facts, it doesn't argue the other side of the argument or even acknowledge it.

http://responsibletechnology.org/10-reasons-to-avoid-gmos/

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More than 80% of all genetically modified crops grown worldwide have been engineered for herbicide tolerance. As a result, the use of toxic herbicides, such as Roundup®, has increased fifteen fold since GMOs were first introduced. The non GMO project website has a bias against GMOs and does not just gives the negative of GMOs.
https://www.nongmoproject.org/gmo-facts/

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"How can a seed that needs increased levels of toxins to control weeds be the safest option, ecologically or from a human standpoint? How can a seed that is artificially injected with foreign proteins be harmless to eat?"

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"Crops such as Bt cotton produce pesticides inside the plant. This kills or deters insects, saving the farmer from having to spray pesticides. The plants themselves are toxic, and not just to insects." In fact, in India thousands of sheep died from eating the Bt cotton. http://responsibletechnology.org/gmo-education/

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GM foods contain higher residues of toxic herbicides. Roundup, for example, is linked with sterility, hormone disruption, birth defects, and cancer.

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With an ever increasing global population, massive 3rd world hunger, and with an estimation that a child dies for every two seconds world wide from starvation; this does not even take into account the number of people who are mal and undernourished, there is a great promise in the use of this technology to benefit not only the farmers, but also societies worldwide.
https://classes.soe.ucsc.edu/cmpe080e/Spring05/projects/gmo/benefits.htm
This is a valid source because it is a website from and .edu source.

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Gmo crops may be passing tests now but with technology changing they may become harmful. This article is reliable because it referenced to many well known scientists

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GMOs can help live stock. "Genetically modified animals have certain genes inserted into their genomes so that they can produce ‘better’ milk, eggs, and meat. These animals also are expected to have a higher resistance to disease and overall better health, with better natural waste management."

This is a reliable website because it shows both sides to GMOs.

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"Cumulative effects of products such as GMOs are important to take into consideration. Evidence also suggests that small genetic changes in plants may produce even larger ecological shifts, meaning that there is potential for GMO´s to become persistent and weedy in agricultural conditions"

This article seems very credible because the points presented are very valid. But it does come from a organization so it may be a bit biased.

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"Climate change and population growth are putting increased pressure on the agricultural industry to feed a hungry world. Many of our best croplands, like California, are experiencing unprecedented levels of drought. In other areas, we are experiencing new blights and invasive pests that seriously impact food production."
GMOs help produce food in places where food would not generally be able to grow. This helps people all around the world keep from going hungry. https://inside.battelle.org/blog-details/five-good-reasons-to-support-gmoshttps://inside.battelle.org/blog-details/five-good-reasons-to-

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Gmo is not a good idea because it can create super weeds. The population is often unwilling to consume it or just do not know they are. GMO can also lead to a increase rate of cancer and neurological diseases.Many people often do not know anything about GMOs nor how we will handle them in our bodies like this quote The pesticides from GMO plants are new to humans, and, right now, we don’t know how our bodies will handle them.  This can be very dangerous. I think this site is valid because whoever wrote spent time researching a writing different pros and cons about GMOS. it also comes from Newport natural health. All of this research was done by a good doctor.

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While GMOs have been very beneficial there are also many risks. GMOs can create new forms of resistance, pest problems, loss of biodiversity, allergic and immune system reactions, and antibiotic resistance marker genes.

This article was also found on the Cambridge Scholarly website, so I find it to be reliable.

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GMO's create plants which are better resistant to weeds, pests, and other diseases.
https://classes.soe.ucsc.edu/cmpe080e/Spring05/projects/gmo/benefits.htm

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More than 80% of all genetically modified crops grown worldwide have been engineered for herbicide tolerance.⁵ As a result, the use of toxic herbicides, such as Roundup®, has increased fifteenfold since GMOs were first introduced.⁶
https://www.nongmoproject.org/gmo-facts/