Advantages of Genetically Modified Foods

December 11th, 2008 at 01:31am Under pros and cons

A few days ago, I wrote a post titled ‘what are GM foods‘. Today, I am going to look at all the advantages of growing genetically modified foods.

Advantages (Pros) of Genetically Modified (GM) Foods:

• Saves the use of toxic chemicals. GM crops can be made resistant to pests, so pesticides do not need to be sprayed on them. This is also better on

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Advantages of Nuclear Power

November 5th, 2008 at 11:30pm Under pros and cons

Everyone knows that nuclear power plants are, potentially, very dangerous. But what are some of the advantages of nuclear power? That is what this post will cover.

Advantages (Pros):

• Nuclear power plants are more efficient than ever before. New technology has made them more reliable (they break down less often) and safer. People for nuclear power argue that this is evidenced by more and more nations (such as China) building nuclear power

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Dangers of Fast Food

October 31st, 2008 at 01:36am Under pros and cons

Here are some of the potential dangers of eating fast foods.

• They are very addictive! Many children cannot handle the hits of sugar and caffeine (from coke for instance) that they eat and drink.
• Fast foods are very high in carbohydrates, very low in fiber and very high in fat. This is why people who eat a lot of fast

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Advantages of Biofuels

October 30th, 2008 at 08:44am Under pros and cons

Here are some of the advantages of biofuels (with a couple of disadvantages as well)

Pros (Benefits):

• Doesn’t require any radical changes to switch to the use of biofuels- unlike the difficulties in switching to other renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power.
• Are cheaper than fossil fuels. Many governments are now offering tax incentives to buy greener cars that run on biofuels

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Wind Power

October 21st, 2008 at 06:20am Under pros and cons

Wind power is the process of converting wind energy into electricity. Climate change scientists believe that wind power, combined with other renewable energy sources (such as solar), is one way to help solve global warming. This post will consider the pros and cons of wind power.

Advantages (Pros):

• Wind energy is plentiful and renewable.
• Reduces greenhouse gas emissions, as

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Advantages of Online Shopping

September 28th, 2008 at 04:59am Under pros and cons

Here are some of the great advantages (and a couple of disadvantages) about online shopping.

Advantages (Pros):

• Heaps of choice. You can choose from thousands of different products when you shop online, and are not limited to the few choices available at your local store. This is great for people in rural areas

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Pros and Cons of Bankruptcy

September 25th, 2008 at 06:39am Under pros and cons

Here are some of the pros and cons of bankruptcy. Some of these are specific to certain types of bankruptcy. I have given the relevant United States law where applicable.

Pros (Advantages):

• Your creditors will have to deal with your trustee, and are not allowed to keep coming after you (cutting out the threatening letters and phone calls)
• Can discharge any amount of debt (only by filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the United

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