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As Demand for Certified Organic Coffee Surges, Study Finds Its Production Practices Have Lowest Carbon Footprint among Coffee Producers
Researchers found that certified organic coffee producers in Peru have a lower carbon footprint than transitional organic ...
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Beyond Pesticides Urges Ban of Weed Killer Paraquat Using Same Criteria Used in the Landmark Dacthal Ban
(Beyond Pesticides, October 1, 2024) While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received accolades for its August 7, ...
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Children’s Health Threatened by Antimicrobial Use in Agriculture, Pediatric Doctors Say
Antimicrobial resistance is an organism’s ability to survive exposure to an antimicrobial agent that was previously an ...
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Literature Review Finds Elevated Spontaneous Abortions Linked to Maternal Pesticide Exposure
Maternal exposure to pesticides is linked to elevated risks for spontaneous abortion (SAB), which is also known as ...
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Recent Census Shows 24 Percent Jump in Organic Sales; Integrity Issues before Organic Board
Public Comment Period on Issues of Organic Integrity Closes Today. Farming is a notoriously risky enterprise, and organic ...
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Eating with a Conscience
Our food choices have a direct effect on the health of our environment and those who grow and harvest what we eat. That’s why food labeled "organic" is the right choice. In addition to serious health ...
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NOSB Checklist for Inputs in Organic Systems
Are there adverse impacts on humans or the environment? Is the substance essential for organic production? Is the substance compatible with organic production practices?