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In recent years, scientists developed a new type of food: genetically-modified (GM) food. Farmers have always tried to use their best seeds to grow food crops. Scientists say they are doing the same but in the laboratory. They add or change genes in plants to make them stronger and more resistant to insects and diseases. Because of this, GM food can grow in difficult conditions, such as high temperatures. They say that GM seeds are environmentally friendly because  farmers don’t need to use chemicals to kill insects

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In recent years, scientists developed a new type of food: genetically-modified (GM) food. Farmers have always tried to use their best seeds to grow food crops. Scientists say they are doing the same but in the laboratory. They add or change genes in plants to make them stronger and more resistant to insects and diseases. Because of this, GM food can grow in difficult conditions, such as high temperatures. They say that GM seeds are environmentally friendly because  farmers don’t need to use chemicals to kill insects.

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Dear Editor,

I’ve read your article on healthy food that you published in the December issue of your magazine and would like to take part in the discussion. The writer said that buying green products costs a fortune. It doesn’t have to be the case. My friends and I buy green products from local farmers in big quantities, then we share it among ourselves. It’s not only cheap but also healthy as the farmers we choose only grow organic food. It takes some time to go there and collect the food but I know what I’m eating and it doesn’t cost a fortune at all, not to mention supporting local farmers.

Emily 20, Warwick

People often think buying green products …