Title
Genetically Engineered Crops: A Study of Major Environmental Implications and U.S. Policy
Date of Award
11-16-2007
Document Type
Capstone Project
Disciplines
Environmental Policy & Mgmt
Degree Name
Master of Applied Science
Department
Environmental Policy & Mgmt
Advisor
Barron Douglas Farquhar
Keywords
Air pollution, Carbon sequestration, Coordinated framework, Environmental implications, Fuel use, Genetically engineered crops, Genetically modified crops, Pesticide use, U.S. policy
Abstract
The adoption of genetically modified crops is becoming evermore common in United States agriculture. However, this relatively new technology carries a negative stigma and perceived risks that have resulted commonly in public disapproval. In the United States, bioengineered crops are highly regulated. The significance of environmental benefits such as decreased chemical impact, increased soil conservation, heightened carbon sequestration, decreased energy demands, and reduced air emissions, are important enough to warrant a revision to U.S. policy. The U.S. policy structure needs to be simplified and made more efficient to better facilitate the speed with which new GE products can, and should, be developed while still providing adequate mitigation of potential environmental risks such as species invasiveness and impacts on non-target species.
Recommended Citation
Meisner-Hobbs, Kim, "Genetically Engineered Crops: A Study of Major Environmental Implications and U.S. Policy" (2007). University College: Environmental Policy and Management Capstones. 3.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/ucol_epm/3
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.