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.

Mar 10, 2015
Effects of pre- and post-natal exposure to flame retardants in children

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Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are flame retardants that were commonly used to treat household items such as furniture and infant...

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Mar 03, 2015
Early organophosphate exposure linked to respiratory illness in children

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Organophosphates are one of the most commonly used pesticides in the world. Although they are now restricted for residential use due to human...

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Feb 25, 2015
Farming method more important for farm biodiversity than landscape

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A recent study published in the journal Landscape Ecology has found that using organic methods is more important in determining the amount of...

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Feb 19, 2015
Antibiotics and antibiotic-resistant bacteria air-borne from feedlots

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The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is commonly attributed to the overuse of antibiotics in livestock. Antibiotics are fed to livestock at...

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Feb 17, 2015
Farm workers become ill after exposure to newly marketed pesticides

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A recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report published by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) documents the poisoning of farm workers in...

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Feb 11, 2015
Neonicotinoid pesticides and parasites together negatively affect bumble bees

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As bee populations decline, scientists are directing their research to understand what factors are negatively affecting bee health and what can...

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Feb 05, 2015
Eating organic reduces pesticide exposure

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A recent study published in Environmental Health Perspectives has confirmed that choosing organic does, in fact, reduce consumer exposure to...

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Feb 05, 2015
Prenatal exposure to phthalates linked to lowered IQ in children

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A recent study published in the Journal PLOS ONE has found an association between maternal exposure to phthalates—chemicals commonly...

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Feb 01, 2015
Nanomaterials interact with agricultural pesticides, increasing toxicity to fish

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Fish populations are exposed to a large number of environmental pollutants that run off from agricultural, industrial and urban land. As...

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Jan 27, 2015
Frogs and their wetland habitats in Iowa are contaminated with agricultural pesticides

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Amphibian populations in the United States and around the world have been declining due to habitat degradation and loss. Now, a new study,...

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