People demand that the air they breathe, the water they drink, and the food they eat is free of pollution and contaminants; they want to live undisturbed by noise, and they want to enjoy the beauty of the countryside, unspoiled coastlines and mountain areas. ... The contaminants in the air have not only affected humans, but animals as well. ... It also made a negative impact on humans, animals, birds, and fish, as well. Some of the ways in which they can affect humans and animals is by their contamination of groundwater, soil, food, and eventually, the air. ... There were scientists w...

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Imagine a perfectly red and ripe tomato, a grain plant that is a natural herbicide, or a food item containing every nutrient. This is all possible now because of genetic engineering. Genetically engineered (GE) foods make use of this new technology; they seem beneficial, however, scientists and ac...

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