*[Enwl-eng] Sprayed on fruits and grains, these pesticides are harming children and bees alike

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            Pesticides hurt bees and children, and wreak havoc on 
ecosystems. The EPA must ban deadly toxins now!

                  Sign Now


                  Pesticides are widely used by farmers and homeowners alike 
to "control" the existence of worms and bugs by killing them off — but these 
poisons have also been poisoning us. Sprayed on fruits and vegetables, these 
intentionally deadly chemicals harm immigrant workers who are forced to 
apply the pesticides, as well as children all over the U.S. who eat 
poison-slicked produce. Luckily, the EPA just took a huge step in the right 
direction by banning the use of an extremely potent pesticide called 
chlorpyrifos on our fruits and vegetables. Now, we want the EPA to keep this 
important momentum going.

                  Chlorpyrifos works by attacking insects' nervous systems — 
and scientists now have 10 years of research showing that it attacks human 
children's neurological systems too. But it isn't the only dangerous 
pesticide. Imidacloprid, thiamethoxam and clothianidin are also commonplace 
toxins, used routinely on produce, grains, and more. They've been linked to 
the death of pollinators like bees and various endangered species. If we're 
really going to value the health and safety of children and wildlife, we 
need to ban all such toxic chemicals. Tell the EPA to prohibit the use of 
imidacloprid, thiamethoxam, and clothianidin to keep our kids, bees, and 
ecosystems healthy!

                  Thank you for all that you do,

                         Miranda
                        The Care2 Petitions Team



                  P.S. Banning chlorpyrifos is a huge win for farm workers 
who organized to protect their families from this dangerous toxin. Now the 
EPA must ban imidacloprid, thiamethoxam, and clothianidin, too!









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From: Miranda B., Care2 Action Alerts
Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2021 11:18 AM
Subject: Sprayed on fruits and grains, these pesticides are harming children 
and bees alike




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