Your Signature Is Needed: EPA decision on neonics could determine the future of bees

Imagine a world without the gentle buzz of bees, a world where vibrant flowers fade, fruits fail to flourish, and food scarcity threatens our very existence. This is the stark reality we face if we fail to act swiftly to protect these vital pollinators. Imagine a world without the gentle buzz of bees, a world where vibrant flowers fade, fruits fail to flourish, and food scarcity threatens our very existence. This is the stark reality we face if we fail to act swiftly to protect these vital pollinators. Now, picture a future where fields are alive with the hum of bees, where ecosystems thrive in harmony, and where food security is assured for generations to come. This is the world we envision, a world made possible by your unwavering support in our fight to defend bees from toxic pesticides. At the heart of this crisis lies neonics, the most widely used insecticides in the world, which pose a grave threat to bee populations worldwide. These toxic chemicals not only harm bees but also jeopardize our planet's delicate ecological balance. This year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to make a decision on whether or not to approve neonics for the next 15 years. It’s not too late to convince the EPA to BAN neonics to pave the way for a safer, more sustainable planet — for bees and creatures who rely on these precious pollinators, including us. But we can’t do that without your support today, Friend. [Add your name now to send a powerful message to the EPA: It's time to ban neonics and ensure a future where bees and humans can thrive together! >>]( [SIGN THE PETITION]( Bees face the silent threat of neonics lurking in the very flowers they pollinate. These insidious pesticides don't just harm bees by impairing their foraging abilities needed to survive — they can kill them outright. When bees feed on pollen and nectar poisoned with neonics, they ingest a fatal cocktail. Even in extremely small doses, these chemicals wreak havoc on our pollinators, threatening their very existence. And make no mistake: the fate of our pollinators is intricately linked to our own. Bees and other pollinators, responsible for 1 in every 3 bites of food we eat, are the unsung heroes of our food system. Their decline spells disaster for global food production and the delicate balance of our ecosystems. Friend, we cannot afford to wait any longer — and neither can bees. The EPA's decision looms large, and the stakes couldn't be higher. [Will you stand with Friends of the Earth today in telling the EPA to protect bees and safeguard human health from the toxic threat of neonics? Take action now! >>]( [SIGN THE PETITION]( Thanks for fighting to save our bees, Friends of the Earth Contact Us: Friends of the Earth U.S. Washington, D.C. | Berkeley, CA PO Box 7010 Merrifield, VA 22116-7010 1-877-843-8687 [Contact us](foe.org/about-us/contact/) Email Preferences: [Click here to unsubscribe]( Learn more: www.foe.org/news www.foe.org/about-us www.foeaction.org Connect: [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Flickr]( © 2024, Friends of the Earth. All Rights Reserved. [supporter]