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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Earthworms are an integral part of healthy soils. A study published in Soil Biology and Biochemistry compared earthworms from organic soils to those...

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Flame retardants, particularly some forms of Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), have been shown to accumulate in the environment. These...

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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...

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A recent study in the European Journal of Public Health found that women who adhered to alternative lifestyles, including making...

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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...

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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...

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A recent study published in Perspectives in Public Health has found that Danish schools committed to...

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A recent study in Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment detailed a three-year study designed to assess the impact of fertilizers and...

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According to a study conducted by scientists from Harvard University and published in the journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, neonicotinoid...

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Widespread and indiscriminate feeding of antibiotics to livestock is commonplace in conventional farming systems, and has led to an increase in...

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