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This National Public Radio report, which was featured on "All Things Considered," focuses on the National Academy of Sciences' judgment that GMOs (genetically modified organisms) are safe to eat. But the group's latest report also brought up numerous economic and social concerns generated by the use of GMOs.
Transcript of NPR's "GMOs Are Safe, But Don't Always Deliver On Promises, Top Scientists Say"
Source-Dependent Questions
- How long have farmers been using GMO crops? What is the relationship between the use of GMOs and increasing yield?
- What were the first soybeans genetically modified to withstand? Why would this be beneficial for farmers?
- What was the "most basic conclusion" of the report?
- An expert in the report stated, "The expectation from some of the [GMO] proponents was that we need genetic engineering to feed the world ... We saw no evidence of that." Refer back to George Washington Carver's letter, what did Carver recommend as food sources to feed India? Why did Carver recommend native fruits, grains and vegetables?
Citation Information
Charles, Dan, "GMOs Are Safe, But Don't Always Deliver On Promises, Top Scientists Say," National Public Radio, 17 May 2016. Courtesy of National Public Radio