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According to a recent study, cocoa beans may be contaminated with multiple organophosphorus and synthetic pyrethroid pesticides. Researchers...
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.
Jun 16, 2017
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A new study from China examining the impact of pyrethroids on human health found that individuals with coronary heart disease had higher...
Jun 13, 2017
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A new study published in Applied Soil Ecology has found large differences in soils and the soil microbial communities that they support. In a...
Jun 07, 2017
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A new study published in the journal Science of The Total Environment investigates human health impacts of pesticide exposure. The study cites...
Jun 07, 2017
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Enterprise crop budgets are an important tool for planning future crop production and understanding the economic impacts of...
Jun 02, 2017
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A new study published in the journal Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety shows that groundwater samples in Northeast China have nitrate...
May 30, 2017
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A new study shows multiple environmental benefits of organic production, even when that production takes place in a greenhouse. The...
May 24, 2017
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A study has found persistent pesticides in human breastmilk for a high percentage of women. The researchers examined 40 women in Western...
May 19, 2017
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A recent study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives has found that exposure to certain pesticides is associated...
May 16, 2017
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The use of manure is often cited as the reason organically managed soils have higher soil health than conventionally managed soils, but research out of...
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