Carson claims that contamination of the total environment with substances that accumulate in the tissues of plants and animals and even the potential to alter the human germ plasma by design. Carson writes about pesticides that are sprayed onto crops, forests and gardens stating that the poisons travel through underground streams, from one living organism to another, killing vegetation and entering wells that were once pure drinking water (pg 50-51). ... She contributed to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency and she has brought about policies to protect humans, animals and our ...

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The chemicals also affect other harmless insects and other innocent animals. ... With her strong beliefs she tries to make people understand that the chemicals that they use to kill certain pests exceed that; not only do they reach other animals but they can also reach our human population. ... They work hard on stamping out unwanted plants and animals. ... So, the chemicals are very harmful, the author says, "and pass mysteriously by underground streams until they emerge and, through the alchemy of air and sunlight, combine into new forms that kill vegetation, sicken cattle, and work unknown ...

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According to the research from Oklahoma State University, the increase of GMO crops and animals often requires fewer chemicals and may help to reduce environmental pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and soil erosion. ... Also, humans and animals that consume those plants ingest those toxins. ... When dust clouds form they lift up topsoil containing high levels of these harmful chemicals and carry them over to nearby towns, farms and often times makes its way to drinking water (Gertsberg). ...

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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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