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A letter to the editor was recently published in the International Edition of The New York Times, written by The Organic Center’s Director of Science...
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.
Oct 28, 2015
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A new study published in the journal Landscape Ecology sought to determine how farming type and landscape heterogeneity affect pests and their natural...
Oct 26, 2015
The Organic Center contributed information for the recently published book World Hunger: 10 Myths, written by bestselling authors Frances Moore Lappê and Joseph Collins. The book argues that...
Oct 23, 2015
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A new study published in Science Advances has found that farming practices that promote biodiversity also increase natural pest control on farms...
Oct 19, 2015
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A new study published in the journal Functional Ecology demonstrates that low-level exposure to organophosphate...
Oct 14, 2015
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Plant breeding programs have traditionally been developed in response to the needs of large-scale industrial agriculture with a focus on yield...
Oct 09, 2015
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A recent study published in Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment has found that organic cropping systems have less nitrogen pollution than...
Oct 05, 2015
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In a recent report from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the neonicotinoids clothianidin, imidacloprid and thiamethoxam were deemed...
Sep 30, 2015
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A new study published in the journal International Journal of Cancer has found that increased exposure to pesticides before conception, during...
Sep 25, 2015
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A study published in PLOS ONE has found a negative association between occupational pesticide exposure and relative telomere length (...
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