Don’t let the greedy interests win. Your tax-deductible gift today will be matched

Friend, do you think greedy corporations should be allowed to wreak havoc on our food system, health, and planet for profit? Neither do I. But right now, the pesticide industry’s profit-hungry tactics are putting our precious bees and people at extreme risk. And we need your help to make a change. That’s why right now, a group of generous donors is matching all gifts up to our $850,000 End of Year goal -- but only until midnight on December 31st. [When you make your tax-deductible membership donation today, it will be DOUBLED -- fueling our work to protect pollinators, people, and the planet before it’s too late!]( Bee deaths are skyrocketing -- and many crucial species are hurtling toward extinction. Bees are responsible for pollinating some of our most nutritious foods: one out of every three bites of food we eat exists because of pollinators like bees. And as their populations decline, healthy foods like nuts, berries, and apples could become scarce and even more expensive, putting them out of reach for many families to afford. Neonics are the most widely used insecticides in the world. But here’s the reality: Studies show little to NO BENEFIT to crop yields for soybean seeds treated with neonics -- which is one of their biggest uses! What’s more, neonics can damage soil health, worsen harmful pest problems, and contribute to MASSIVE bee die-offs. You see, neonics cause major neurological damage for our tiny pollinators. Even in small doses, neonics can severely damage bees’ ability to communicate, reproduce, fight pests and disease, and forage for food. They can even kill bees on contact! Yet pesticide companies are still contaminating our environment with these chemicals regardless of their TOXICITY to bees. As neonic use continues, people like you and me are consuming these chemicals in everyday foods like apples and spinach. These pesticides are inside many foods we eat and can’t be washed off. And neonics have been linked to autism, hormone disruption, and even birth defects of the heart and brain. Ecological methods like organic farming can protect human health, save precious bees, and bolster our food security. But the pesticide industry is doing everything it can to BLOCK bee-saving policies and sway public opinion AGAINST these crucial alternatives. We need your urgent help to fight back! We set our ambitions Year End goal of $850,000 to fuel our fight to protect precious bees, stop pesticide corporations from contaminating our ecosystems and bodies for profit, and protect our planet for generations to come. But this rare match EXPIRES AT MIDNIGHT on December 31st, and we're falling behind on our critical goal! [Will you make a tax-deductible membership gift of $27 or more now -- while $27 becomes $54! -- before this match opportunity expires at midnight on December 31st and help Friends of the Earth protect precious pollinators and people, hold the pesticide industry accountable, and help achieve a healthy, sustainable future for our planet?]( If you've saved payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: [Donate $27 immediately]( [Donate $50 immediately]( [Donate $100 immediately]( [Donate another amount]( Standing with you, Lisa Archer Director, Food and Agriculture Friends of the Earth Contact Us: Friends of the Earth U.S. Washington, D.C. | Berkeley, CA 1-877-843-8687 [Contact us]( Email Preferences: [Click here to unsubscribe]( Learn more: www.foe.org/news www.foe.org/about-us www.foeaction.org Connect: [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Flickr]( © 2023, Friends of the Earth. All Rights Reserved. [supporter]