The industrial standard in agriculture involves heavy use of herbicides and pesticides to meet the bottom line of production.

On his second day in office, President Donald Trump labeled O.F.C.C.P.’s efforts to enforce the 1964 Civil Rights Act illegal ...

Cooking oils are a staple in kitchens around the world, but not all oils are created equal when it comes to health. While some provide heart-healthy fats and antioxidants, others can contribute to ...

Journalist Christina Cooke visits Patrick Brown on his farm in North Carolina, where he is reclaiming his family's history and land.

A vigorous scrub under running water removes dirt and some surface residues, yet systemic pesticides absorbed into plant tissue remain. “If I can’t afford all organic, why bother?” Even swapping the ...

A new report breaks down the 12 fruits and vegetables that are the most likely to contain pesticides. Here’s what you need to know.

Bees come into contact with pesticides in numerous ways. One way is direct contact with plants sprayed with pesticides, whether organic or systemic. As bees forage, they touch the pesticide-soaked ...

Juneteenth offers a reminder of the ongoing fight for environmental justice. By supporting organic, we can protect marginalized communities.

While emerging evidence suggests pesticides can be toxic to the mix of microorganisms in the digestive system, a new study is ...

According to Ontario’s Invasive Species Centre, up to 99 per cent of ash trees are killed by the emerald ash borer within ...

They joined the international Task Force on Systemic Pesticides (TFSP), chaired by Dr Maarten Bijleveld van Lexmond. After her PhD, Chiara did a postdoc at the Department of Chemistry, University of ...

Certain popular produce may contain more pesticide residue than others, according to an analysis by the Environmental Working Group, which dubbed the fruits and vegetables the “dirty dozen.” Pesticide ...