In a world where the environmental impact of livestock farming has been a growing concern, cellular agriculture emerges as a possible solution. Recent studies reveal that livestock farming alone accounts for a staggering 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. With the goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, as outlined in the Paris Agreement, we must.
I believe biotechnology is beneficial in alleviating worldwide malnutrition, but not a complete solution. My position is very similar to ISAAA’s- implementing genetically modified crops alone will not magically solve world hunger and lack of food. Instead, multiple methods should be implemented to target all factors of the problem: improved governance, better infrastructure, better education.
Although promising, biotechnology used to modify plants is not enough to solve malnutrition on its own. Furthermore, genetic modification of plants poses possible negative impacts on the environment and other crops. Genetically modified crops can fail to germinate, kill organisms that are beneficial to plants, and reduce the fertility of soil.6 Genetically modified crops can.
Biotechnology-produced foods, also known as genetically modified or engineered foods, are surrounded by a multitude of controversies. In the following blog posts, we’ll cover arguments in favor and against biotech foods, beginning with in favor.
