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B T Crops - The Environment's Best Friend

The impact of g m crops has been mixed. They're safe for humans and animals to eat, but it turns out they haven't led to more food being produced. Their widespread use has not led to any environmental catastrophe. But herbicide resistant weeds have become a problem. Meanwhile, more threats to global bar diversity have appeared in the shape of climate change,. rising co two levels and accelerating habitat destruction.

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