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A recent review published in Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems has found that organic farming is more energy efficient than conventional...
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 25, 2014
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A special report published last week by Reuters after a review of more than 300 internal documents found that the practice of treating...
Sep 24, 2014
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Workers exposed to antibiotic-resistant bacteria in an industrial hog operation in North Carolina were found to carry it with them for up to two weeks,...
Sep 23, 2014
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Earthworms are an integral part of healthy soils. A study published in Soil Biology and Biochemistry compared earthworms from organic soils to those...
Sep 22, 2014
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Flame retardants, particularly some forms of Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), have been shown to accumulate in the environment. These...
Sep 19, 2014
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According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, growing season climates are expected to become warmer and drier in many areas of the...
Sep 18, 2014
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A recent study in the European Journal of Public Health found that women who adhered to alternative lifestyles, including making...
Sep 17, 2014
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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...
Sep 16, 2014
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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...
Sep 15, 2014
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A recent study published in Perspectives in Public Health has found that Danish schools committed to...
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