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Household dust is one way in which people are exposed to flame retardants. Polybrominated biphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are flame retardants...
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.
Oct 17, 2014
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A recent study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society, Biology has found that maintaining healthy pollinator populations...
Oct 16, 2014
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The common use of flame retardants to treat common household items including furniture, mattresses and plastics has resulted in their...
Oct 15, 2014
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A new epidemiological study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives by researchers from the University of North Carolina,...
Oct 14, 2014
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A recent study published in the journal PLOS One found that neonicotinoid pesticides—the dominant insecticide used as a seed treatment on crops...
Oct 09, 2014
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Research has demonstrated that exposure to neonicotinoid pesticides is harmful to non-pest insects such as bees. Now, a new study published in...
Oct 08, 2014
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A recent study published in Environmental Pollution found neonicotinoids in Midwestern streams where corn and soybean production is high...
Oct 07, 2014
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A recent review article published in Environmental Science Pollution Research seeks to understand how the widespread use of...
Oct 04, 2014
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The coral that makes up the Great Barrier Reef has been on the decline for decades due to a number of causes including sediment, fertilizer, and...
Oct 03, 2014
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A recent study published in Functional Ecology found that when honey bees were exposed to sub-lethal levels of neonicotinoid and pyrethroid...
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