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.

Sep 17, 2014
Chronic exposure to pyrethroid pesticide negatively affects bees.

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When bees forage in agricultural areas, they are exposed to a variety of different pesticides.  Neonicotinoid pesticides are known to cause...

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Sep 16, 2014
Pesticides and respiratory health

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A recent commentary published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine calls for research to increase our understanding of risks to...

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Sep 15, 2014
Organic food policies in schools foster healthier food environments

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A recent study published in Perspectives in Public Health has found that Danish schools committed to...

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Sep 11, 2014
Herbicides and fertilizers decrease native plant diversity

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A recent study in Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment detailed a three-year study designed to assess the impact of fertilizers and...

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Sep 11, 2014
Neonicotinoid residues found in commonly consumed produce

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According to a study conducted by scientists from Harvard University and published in the journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, neonicotinoid...

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Sep 10, 2014
Decline in antibiotic use in livestock reduces antibiotic-resistant microbes

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Widespread and indiscriminate feeding of antibiotics to livestock is commonplace in conventional farming systems, and has led to an increase in...

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Sep 09, 2014
Fertilizer runoff leads to larger Chesapeake Bay dead zone

Photo credit: Dr. Jennifer L. Graham - U.S. Geological Survey

Last week, The Washington Post reported that the Chesapeake Bay’s ‘dead zone’—a portion of the bay completely...

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Sep 08, 2014
GM crops responsible for decline in monarch butterflies

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A study published this summer by researchers at the University of Guelph in the Journal of Animal Ecology reports that the use of herbicide-...

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Sep 05, 2014
Redefining healthy food

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A comprehensive report by Health Care Without Harm calls for a reconsideration of how we define healthy food. According to the report,...

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Sep 04, 2014
Exposure to antibiotics on blueberries leads to severe reaction

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A recent report published by Canadian doctors in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology details the case of a 10-year-old girl who was...

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