There is a lot of controversy about genetically modified foods and there have been protests about these new foods. The media tends to sensationalize these protests and we are misled into thinking that GM foods are harmful. I think that GM foods are one of the most important and misunderstood foods of the 21st century. I will convince you that these foods are safe and good for the environment.

For those who don't know, in genetically modified foods, you take a desirable trait from one species and transfer it into another. Scientists can now make plants that are actually good for the environment. They are resistant to disease and insects. For example, we now have BT corn. These varieties of corn have been injected with genes that make them resistant to 3 insects, which have continuously destroyed North American corn crops. With products such as these, we can reduce...