Myth

GMOs Will Destroy Our Environment

Fact

This myth pares well with number 9 and comes from people thinking that GMOs are sterile and don’t need to be pollinated. Without the need for pollinators, GMO opposition believes that will lead to a decline in biodiversity.The truth is that like any other plant that relies on pollinators to grow, GMOs also need to be pollinated. There is no evidence that GMOs are any more harmful to the environment than other crops. And in some instances, they can bring pollination to areas that otherwise would have very little growth.GMOs help the environment in more ways than just feeding more people. Here are a few of the ways that they’re helping the environment:
Fewer chemicals and fuel used throughout the farming process
Decreasing excess CO2
Preventing soil erosion and improving soil health
Conserving water

Topic

GMO

Label

Myth

URL

https://listverse.com/2022/03/21/top-10-myths-about-gmos/