Definition of Genetically Modified Organism (please read)
Section 1. Plastic Pollution
How do you feel about the severity of plastic pollution in your city?
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What’s your comment on your city’s plastic waste management system?
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What's your comment on the coastal regions’ plastic waste management system in Ghana?
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What do you think are the main causes of oceanic plastic pollution in Ghana? (You can choose more than 1 answer)
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Do you agree that single-use plastics should be banned (including plastic bags, bottles, etc.) in your city?
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Would you like to have a beach that can degrade the plastics that humans dump in the sea or on the beach?
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How do you feel about genetically modified solutions to global problems such as plastic pollution?
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If genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are involved in plastic pollution treatment, what are your concerns (you can choose more than 1 answer):
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Section 2. Bioconcrete and Coastal Erosion
Would you welcome the idea of the use of bio-concrete blocks that would prevent coastal erosion and heal themselves when they incur a crack?
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Would like to see a self-healing concrete block that can also generate bioluminescent light? (as shown).
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How would you feel about visiting a beach with this kind of bio-concrete?
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Section 3. Desalination and Irrigation
How much does the price of freshwater concern you?
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How much does the threat of freshwater scarcity concern you, personally?
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To what extent do you rely on bottled water towards personal use and consumptions?
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As shown in the introduction, we are aiming to use genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to desalinate seawater. This newly made freshwater can then be used to water crops. Would you be comfortable consuming these crops?
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Do you think that further information regarding the safety of these GMOs would make you feel more comfortable about consuming these crops?
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If so, what information regarding safety concerns would you like to have access to? (You can choose more than 1 answer)
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