I normally don't forward on petitions, but this one is so important I feel it can't be ignored...
Our bees are in danger. Three species of bees are already
extinct and others are in rapid decline. Strong evidence points to particular
pesticides being to blame for killing them. [1] This week we have a
chance to persuade the government to protect our bees and ban these harmful
pesticides.
A government consultation on pesticide use
ends next Monday. [2] Normally the only people they would hear from
would be the strong pesticide industry. But by handing in a large petition,
we can make sure that the bees have someone to stand up for
them.
Can you sign a petition now to demand the
government phase out the pesticides that are killing our bees?
https://secure.38degrees.org.uk/save-our-bees
France
and several other European countries have already started banning these
pesticides, but the UK government is yet to be convinced. [3] Together,
by responding in our thousands, we can send a strong message to the government
and counter the lobbying from the pesticide industry.
Last week thousands
of 38 Degrees members responded to a poll on what we should be concentrating on
together. Over 70% of responses highlighted that protecting bees was an
important issue. [4] This week is our chance to do something about
it.
Sign the petition now and help save our bees:
https://secure.38degrees.org.uk/save-our-bees
38 Degrees
Team
NOTES
[1] Friends Of the Earth - Bee Cause: http://www.foe.co.uk/what_we_do/bee_cause_about_35042.html
[2] The
government DEFRA consultation: http://www.defra.gov.uk/consult/2012/07/30/uknap-pesticides/
[3]
The Independent: European and American reports say nerve agents may be a danger,
but the UK goes on using them: http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/nature/no-ban-on-pesticides-that-threaten-bees-8114020.html
[4]
Link to blog post with poll results: http://www.38degrees.org.uk/october-2012-poll
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