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A study published in Chemosphere found that bed sheets tested positive for some of the highest levels of flame retardants, highlighting the...
There is so much (in)credible science that explains why organic is a good choice for people and the planet, and more is published every week. The Organic Center summarizes the latest research into distilled bites so you can make informed choices. We only report on peer-reviewed studies and always will. Check out our research blog and sign up for our newsletter to get the latest science delivered right to your inbox.
Dec 13, 2017
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A 2017 study in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that exposure to multiple neurotoxic pesticides near...
Dec 13, 2017
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Critics of organic often cite the benefits of pesticide use, such as controlling pests and boosting yields, but economic models rarely incorporate...
Dec 13, 2017
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Research published in Global Change Biology found that organic farming benefits biodiversity. Looking at data from around the world, the research...
Dec 13, 2017
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A study in Science of The Total Environment looked at the human health impacts of pesticide exposure. The study cited numerous environmentally...
Dec 13, 2017
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In 2017 a series of high profile scientific papers were published in the scientific journal, Science, soundly confirming that neonicotinoid...
Dec 13, 2017
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A ground-breaking study showed that organic soils are combating climate change by locking away carbon...
Dec 13, 2017
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Organic agriculture combats antibiotic resistance on multiple fronts. Studies show that by prohibiting antibiotic use in organic...
Dec 13, 2017
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A study led by researchers at the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) in Switzerland indicates that global conversion to...
Dec 13, 2017
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It’s the little teeny things in our soils – the invisible-to-the-eye microorganisms -- that make a big difference. Studies from across the...
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