Many
people have concerns about the possible use of genome editing in humans, for example, about the risks of unintended
effects due to off target DNA alterations, and the implications of making
irreversible changes that will be passed
on to future generations.
A 127 - page final draft of the latest Intergovernmental Panel
on Climate Change report sent to governments Monday warned the
effects of global warming already are felt across all the continents and oceans and further emissions will increase the likelihood of «severe, pervasive and
irreversible impacts for
people and ecosystems.»