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.

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A recent study published in PLOS ONE shows that honeybee shortages may threaten the pollination of crops in Europe. In comparison with the...

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A current research study examining Saskatchewan prairie wetlands is finding that pesticides are wreaking havoc on local ecosystems. The...

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A recent report by Greenpeace detected toxic chemicals in a wide range of children’s’ clothing. Investigators looked at 82 items of...

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A recent article published in the journal Food Chemistry found that organic soybeans have a healthier nutritional profile than conventionally...

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A recent joint report by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine suggests...

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A joint report between Resource Media and the National Wildlife Federation details the severe consequences of toxic algal blooms in the...

A recent article published in the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation details the environmental and health effects associated with the agricultural use of growth hormones. The findings link the...

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An article published this week in PLOS-ONE shows that organic milk has a healthier nutritional profile than conventional milk.  For the first...

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Although some endocrine-disrupting chemicals break down rapidly when exposed to sunlight, a new study published in Science shows that they may be...

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A recent Environmental Health Perspectives publication details the effects that exposure to environmental pollutants can have over multiple...

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