If you've eaten anything recently, which is highly probable considering you are still alive, then you've probably chomped down on some GMOs. GMOs, which are genetically modified organisms are found in numerous seeds of crop-grown foods like soy and corn. The US is the biggest country that consumes GMOs on a national level. Quite frankly, there is a lot of controversy regarding GMOs, and the idea that food should really be implanted with unnecessary additives. However, what people don't realize is the crucial role GMOs play in developing nations across of the world.
Most foods associated with GMOs have been referred to in a negative limelight. What you don't realize is having these additives can sometimes have a positive aspect on the consumers themselves. According to a study taken from Peel The Orange's online platform, 53% of the population within the US would prefer not to purchase genetically modified food. Though many people fail to realize the significance of positive aspects regarding GMO's in food. Some scientists believe that organisms genetically engineered in food could be a leading theory on solving malnutrition and hunger in developing countries. For example, by engineering more foods, such as nuts and grains, we can contain more key vitamins and nutrients lacking in some developing nation. We could also see a positive change in the fight against widespread hunger and malnutrition. Bill Gates, interviewed by The Verge believes that GMOs alone could potentially put an end to world hunger by 2030!
So, though it is likely GMOs will continue to get a bad rapt throughout our country, scientists are working around the clock to change this. British environmental journalist, Gaia Vince, recently published her book, Adventures in the Anthropocene: A Journey to the Heart of the Planet We Made. Through this book, Vince discusses the negative impacts humans have contributed to geoengineering our planet through overproduction of farming meat, fruits, vegetables and grains. The future is bright and holds the possibilities of many new innovations. Will GMOs continue to play a big part in our lives? The simple answer: Yes.
