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Intensive conventional agricultural practices have been linked to a decline in insects that are a particularly important source of food for young...
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.
Nov 07, 2014
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In a recent study published in Agriculture Ecosystems and the Environment, scientists found that pollinator services to crops on organic farms...
Nov 06, 2014
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A recent study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology has found that small-scale urban farming can significantly contribute to...
Nov 05, 2014
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Mounting scientific literature regarding neonicotinoid pesticides is finding they contaminate our rivers and streams, and likely play an...
Nov 04, 2014
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A recent study published in the journal Ecotoxicologyhas found that prolonged exposure to sub-lethal levels of neonicotinoid pesticides...
Oct 27, 2014
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As the human population continues to expand, biologists are looking for new ways to conserve biodiversity in an anthropogenic landscape. A recent...
Oct 24, 2014
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A recent study conducted by the National Institute of Health and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, shows that pesticide use is...
Oct 23, 2014
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A recent meta-analysis published in the Journal of Applied Ecology compared biodiversity under organic and conventional farming...
Oct 22, 2014
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Antibiotic-resistant bacteria evolve with the overuse of antibiotics, ‘superweeds’have evolved resistance to commonly used herbicides, and now a...
Oct 21, 2014
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A recent study published in Science of the Total Environment found high levels of toxic chemical contamination in Argentina’s Mar Chiquita wetland...
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