*[Enwl-eng] The UK's use of lead ammunition is harming us all

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                        It's poisoning wildlife and humans.









                        Demand Ban on Lead Ammunition Harming Wildlife and 
Human Health



                             Sign Now




                        A promise to phase out toxic lead shot in the UK has 
failed, resulting in continued harm to wildlife and the environment. Despite 
a pledge by the UK's leading shooting organizations to phase out lead shot 
by 2025, a recent study has shown that lead ammunition is still being widely 
used, and it is having devastating consequences for both animals and humans. 
It's time for the government to step in and enforce a full ban on lead 
ammunition to protect wildlife, the environment, and public health.



                        Sign the petition to demand the UK government ban 
lead ammunition and prevent further harm to wildlife and human health.



                        The voluntary transition away from lead ammunition 
was intended to reduce the amount of toxic lead entering our environment, 
but a recent study of pheasants and grouse killed in the 2024-25 shooting 
season revealed that nearly all of the carcasses had been shot with lead 
pellets. Birds often mistake these toxic pellets for seeds, leading to lead 
poisoning. The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust estimates that lead poisoning 
kills up to 100,000 waterbirds every winter in the UK alone. Sign the 
petition to demand the UK government implement a full ban on lead 
ammunition.




                 Thank you,

                        Jess

                        Care2 Petitions Team



                        P.S. Lead poisoning is killing up to 100,000 
waterbirds every winter. Sign the petition!

                             Sign Now









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From: Jess M., Care2 Action Alerts
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 7:04 PM
Subject: The UK's use of lead ammunition is harming us all

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