GMOs By Zach, Yanai, Carl, and Alan http://www.inlander.com/imager/syringes-gas-masks-and-frankenfood-visuals-of-the-gmo- debate/b/original/2201637/1ca7/applelime.jpg Problem Statement GMOs are genetically engineered foods that are controversial due to the decline of pollinators and the possibility of allergic reactions in humans. It affects farmers who have always used organic foods being overtaken by GMO companies. It is estimated that 70% of processed foods are genetically modified. Science Gene Transfer Technology Gene guns Inserting genes Science Gene Transfer Technology Gene guns Inserting genes http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4103/5214000501_118ca51500_o.jpg Statistics 29 different countries US producers Processed food Few GMOs allowed in EU http://www.gmo-compass.org/images/acreage/341_gm-corn2009.gif Causes Largest producers GMOs are unregulated Cross-pollination Pesticides http://static01.nyt.com/images/2014/02/03/opinion/0203OPEDpoizat/0203OPEDpoizat-master675.jpg Effects Pollinator decline Labeling controversy GMOs get less pollination Testing on unknowing children http://modernfarmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/gmo-hero.jpg Is it good or bad Some GMOs supply important nutrition Children can have GMOs in their bloodstream GMOs stay in your stomach What we can do to help. Yes on prop 37 Stop buying Eat organic http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6065/6150467474_38c31ca162. jpg Companies against GMO labeling Monsanto Coca-Cola PepsiCo Nestle
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