Persuasive Speech About Gmo - 984 Words

Of all the topics I can choose for my persuasive speech, the purpose why I chose â€Å"GMOs should be banned in Philippines† is because I want all of us to be aware what GMOs are and why GMOs should be banned. So first of, what are GMOs? GMOs or Genetically Modified Organisms is simply known as the transfer of genes. According to my internet sources, GMO is a gene from one organism that is purposely moved to improve or change another organism, GMOs are created when a gene from one species is transferred to another, creating something that would not be found in nature. GMOs are everywhere. These are common with the food we eat like corns, papaya, sugar, apples and a lot more. In Philippines, GMOs are being approved on the year 2002 and around 70†¦show more content†¦Yet the amount of farm land is shrinking. Biotechnology is the only way to feed that growing population, by increasing yields to get more food from less land. GMOs mean cheaper, more plentiful food to fight hunger in the Third World. It also cuts costs for consumers and raises livelihoods for farmers in developed countries. Next, I will now talk about the potential negative effects of GMOs on the environment and socio-economic effects. So what are the impacts of GMOs on the environment? More than 80% of all genetically modified crops grown worldwide have been engineered for herbicide tolerance. As a result, the use of toxic herbicides, such as Roundup ®, has increased fifteenfold since GMOs were first introduced. The World Health Organization determined that the herbicide glyphosate (the key ingredient in Roundup ®) is â€Å"probably carcinogenic to humans.† Genetically modified crops also are responsible for the emergence of â€Å"superweeds† and â€Å"superbugs,† which can only be killed with ever more toxic poisons. GMOs are a serious risk to the environment. Their seeds travel well beyond fields where they are grown. Cross-pollination creates herbicide-resistant â€Å"super weeds† that threaten other crops and wild plants. Tampering with crops’ genetic makeup i mpacts down the food chain: scientists say GMO’s led to birth defects among other animals. By the time we find out the long-term impact, it could be too late. TheShow MoreRelatedInformative Speech : Genetically Modified Organisms1535 Words   |  7 PagesJenna Persky Persuasive Speech Outline Topic: GMOs (genetically modified organisms) Audience: Speech class of students ranging from freshman to seniors, some may have prior knowledge of GMOs. General Purpose: To Persuade Specific Purpose: To persuade the people to stop eating GMO’s and eat organically. Thesis Statement: These human and environmental consequences are what lead people to eat organically. Today, there are a few points I would like to discuss with you all. 1) Introduction A) AttentionRead MorePersuasive Speech: Why We Should Abandon Genetically Modified Food1580 Words   |  7 PagesPersuasive Speech: Genetically Modified Food We all enjoy a cold glass of milk with homemade cookies, a refreshing pop on a hot summer day, and a juicy cob of corn in the summer months. But, do we ever wonder what is really in our food? Because genetically modified foods do not have to be labeled, you will likely never know if the food you are consuming is genetically modified. As a fellow member of the Organic Consumers Association, I am eager to inform you of why genetically modified food is