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Researchers published a study in Environmental Pollution this year showing that conventional farming results in increased pesticide...
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.
Aug 01, 2013
Recent research out of MIT suggests that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup herbicide, may be a pathway to many modern diseases. In the study published in the Journal of Geophysical...
Jul 31, 2013
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been increasingly concerned about the rise of a little known class of...
Jul 30, 2013
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In a study published in the journal PLOS ONE, scientists at the University of Maryland and the U.S. Department of Agriculture identify a...
Jul 29, 2013
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Researchers have identified another mechanism linking bee population decline to reduced biodiversity. A study published in the Proceedings of the...
Jul 28, 2013
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As reported in a blog post on the Huffington Post written by “Coach” Mark Smallwood, Rodale Institute’s executive director, Rodale Institute...
Jul 28, 2013
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A recent study published in Nature's The ISME Journal reveals the profound effects crop rotation have on enriching soil with bacteria, fungi and...
Jul 27, 2013
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The long-absent western bumblebee, known to scientists as Bombus occidentalis, has been sighted in Washington state. This native bumblebee species,...
Jul 26, 2013
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In a study published on July 26 in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, researchers show that Pacific chorus frogs are being exposed to...
Jul 25, 2013
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Organophosphates, the pesticides blamed for killing at least 25 children in India, are widely used around the world. This is not the first...
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