Roundup Ready soybeans have been engineered so that poison can be applied more heavily, killing everything around the crop, damaging the soil, and polluting water and air. The effect of increased Bt on humans is unknown. The effect of potato roots injecting Bt into the soil is unknown. A recent study showed Bt from GM crops kills the larvae of Monarch butterflies. Brazil nut genes have been inserted into soybeans.
Some people have deathly allergies to Brazil nuts.
We ll find out. Most environmentalists aren t against genetic modification but believe it should be tested in the laboratory rather than the biosphere. Due to consumer concern, especially overseas, GM planting in the U.S. is expected to drop 20 percent this year. Meanwhile, Frito-Lay has stated it will no longer use GM foods in its products. The Clinton Administration continues to claim that science proves the safety of GM crops.