*[Enwl-eng] Bees -- days left

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Billions of bees, butterflies, and beetles... are dying off, threatening 
ecological collapse. Toxic agricultural pesticides are among the key 
culprits, but we now have a unique chance to phase them out in Europe. If we 
help win there, the rest of the world could follow. But to make it happen we 
have to drown out the voices of the industry lobby. Sign now to create a 
massive buzz for the bees, and share widely: Dear friends, Silently, the 
insect apocalypse keeps unfolding -- billions of bees, butterflies, and 
other extraordinary tiny creatures are dying off, and the consequences may 
soon be catastrophic for our crops and fragile ecosystems 
worldwide.Agricultural pesticides are among the key culprits. But now the 
European Union is considering a proposal to cut pesticide use by 2030 that 
could pave the way for a total phase-out across Europe in 15 years. As a 
trading superpower, the EU has enormous influence on setting global 
standards -- and a win here could have ripple effects globally.But first we 
must prevent the powerful chemical lobby from wrecking the plan. This is why 
we are joining an incredible coalition of environmental groups, farmers, 
beekeepers, and scientists to bring one million citizen voices and ensure EU 
institutions address our demands.Your signature will also empower supportive 
parliamentarians with a massive boost of public support, so they can resist 
the army of lobbyists, and help save our bees and butterflies from deadly 
pesticides.





                                Billions of bees, butterflies, and 
beetles... are dying off, threatening ecological collapse. Toxic 
agricultural pesticides are among the key culprits, but we now have a unique 
chance to phase them out in Europe. If we help win there, the rest of the 
world could follow. But to make it happen we have to drown out the voices of 
the industry lobby. Sign now to create a massive buzz for the bees, and 
share widely:
                                SIGN NOW!





                                Dear friends,
                                Silently, the insect apocalypse keeps 
unfolding -- billions of bees, butterflies, and other extraordinary tiny 
creatures are dying off, and the consequences may soon be catastrophic for 
our crops and fragile ecosystems worldwide.

                                Agricultural pesticides are among the key 
culprits. But now the European Union is considering a proposal to cut 
pesticide use by 2030 that could pave the way for a total phase-out across 
Europe in 15 years. As a trading superpower, the EU has enormous influence 
on setting global standards -- and a win here could have ripple effects 
globally.

                                But first we must prevent the powerful 
chemical lobby from wrecking the plan. This is why we are joining an 
incredible coalition of environmental groups, farmers, beekeepers, and 
scientists to bring one million citizen voices and ensure EU institutions 
address our demands.

                                Your signature will also empower supportive 
parliamentarians with a massive boost of public support, so they can resist 
the army of lobbyists, and help save our bees and butterflies from deadly 
pesticides.




                                Click now to help protect our bees from 
deadly chemicals
                                Recent studies suggest that more than 40% of 
insect species are declining, a third are endangered -- and overall have an 
extinction rate eight times faster than that of mammals, birds and reptiles! 
These include the bumblebees, butterflies, beetles and other beautiful 
pollinators that sustain much of our food supply and delicate ecosystems.

                                Protecting wildlife habitats remains a 
crucial part of the fight to stop the collapse of our insect populations, 
but it is equally important to tackle the flood of pesticides going into our 
fields,  parks, and playgrounds -- 2.5 million tons every year! There is 
mounting evidence that agricultural chemicals not only cause water and soil 
pollution, they’re also deadly to bees and other pollinators.

                                But now we have a massive opportunity in 
Europe to push a new, pesticide-free agricultural model that allows nature 
and farmers to thrive in harmony. Key EU lawmakers are ready to fight for 
the most ambitious deal ever to transform our food and farming systems, but 
they need all our support.

                                Momentum is building to address the issue 
not only in Europe -- the UN just published a plan to drastically reduce 
pesticide use ahead of international negotiations later in the year. If we 
help win in Europe, more countries will follow, bringing us a step closer to 
saving our bees and pollinators from extinction, and help small, sustainable 
farmers to flourish.

                                Join now, and share with everyone -- Avaaz 
and our partners will make sure our voices are heard in every important 
meeting ahead.
                                Click now to help protect our bees from 
deadly chemicals
                                Many Avaazers care deeply about bees and 
biodiversity. Over 2 million of us are calling on world leaders to protect 
half our planet and stop the extinction crisis, and with over 5 million 
signatures, our call to save the bees is one of the biggest in Avaaz 
history. But we won’t ultimately win these campaigns unless we transform the 
way we produce food. This is our chance to make sure the EU leads and other 
countries follow. Let’s make it happen.

                                With hope and determination,

                                Anneke, Antonia, Aloys, Adela, Luis and the 
whole team at Avaaz



                                More information:

                                The insect apocalypse: ‘Our world will grind 
to a halt without them’ (The Guardian)

                                UN sets out Paris-Style plan to cut 
extinction rate by a factor of 10 (The Guardian)

                                Study: Farm pesticide killing more bees 
(Dhaka Tribune)

                                Bee Kind: Imperial scientists’ efforts to 
protect pollinators (Imperial College London)








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From: Anneke Kooijmans - Avaaz
Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2021 9:02 AM
Subject: Bees -- days left

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