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=Genetic Engineering & Climate Change= Post Number: 1 Post date: October 23rd, 2015

Many researchers have thought about genetically engineering crops and food animals to improve climate change, but what if we genetically engineered human biology to combat climate change?

In 201 2, bioethicist Matthew Liao wrote a paper proposing numerous possible genetic alterations. The first proposal was night vision. Humans would be genetically engineered to have more rods in order to improve our sight at night. This would reduce our reliability on electric lights. Liao also suggested inducing an allergy to meat in order for people to reduce their consumption of animal products. 14.5% of greenhouse gas pollution comes from livestock. The problem is, if meat was consumed by a genetically modified human that was allergic to meat, they would experience severe allergic reactions. Not only that, but most people would not be willing to give up animal consumption. Next, if humans were bred shorter, we would require less energy consumption and resources. Liao also suggests cognitive enhancement to decrease the number of children one has. He proposes giving people access to Ritalin and Modafinil to increase their cognitive ability. He also has the idea to give hormones like Oxytocin and Serotonin to people in order to decrease testosterone, making them in order to make them more amenable and negotiating.

Unfortunately, these proposals come with a lot problems and controversy. The point is, if we genetically engineer our species in different ways, we can possibly find a solution to climate change.



Below is a video discussing Matthew Liao's proposals regarding to altering human genetics. media type="custom" key="27939865" align="center"

Further Reading:

[] - Further reading on genetics being the key to climate change solutions

[] - Matthew Liao's proposals explained in depth on altering human genetics

[] - Further reading on genetically engineered crops and how they can possibly benefit climate change.

[] - Many different ways we could combat climate change by engineering the human body.

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