Quietly, globally, billions of bees are dying, threatening our crops and food. But if Bayer stops selling one group of pesticides, we could save bees from extinction.
Four European countries have begun banning these poisons, and some bee populations are already recovering. But Bayer, the largest producer of neonicotinoids, has lobbied hard to keep them on the market. Now, massive global pressure from Avaaz and others has forced them to consider the facts -- and in 24 hours, Bayer shareholders will vote on a motion that could stop these toxic chemicals. Let’s all act now and shame the shareholders to stop killing bees.
The pressure is working, and this is our best chance to save the bees. Sign the urgent petition and send this to everyone -- let's reach half a million signers and deliver it directly to shareholders tomorrow in Germany!
http://www.avaaz.org/en/bayer_save_the_bees/?vl
I happened to sign that petition today Margaret
Our insect life are so often forgotten yet are so integral for our survival
Very happy to oblige, Margaret. I usually get the Avaaz stuff but I don't seem to have received this one yet.
Thanks for posting this Margaret, I have signed and passed it on to others of like minds.
Alison
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"the earth is not only for humans, but for all animals and living things."