We have a 'Five-Alarm Fire' when it comes to the future of bees, insect
pollinators, and our planet. We’re using National Honey Bee Day to help put it
out! Because you are a dedicated member, I am reaching out to you early. I know
you won't want to miss this opportunity to do your part to reach our important
goal!

Why? Because many wild bee species are on the brink of extinction. And key
factors in their decline are toxic pesticides produced by companies like
Bayer-Monsanto. Even honeybees are facing serious declines -- with annual colony losses in the U.S. reaching nearly 50%!

This National Honey Bee Day, there’s never been a better time to take action. To
help boost our efforts, a generous group of donors is matching gifts in honor of National Honey Bee
Day, up to our critical $107,000 goal -- but only until midnight tomorrow.

Because you are a critical supporter, we have given you early access to help set
the pace for National Honey Bee Day:

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[[link removed]]It's no secret that many critical pollinators are teetering on the edge. And
since 1 out of every 3 bites of food we eat is thanks to pollinators, the situation is dire.

We’ve already seen shocking declines in just the last two decades: 87% of Rusty-Patched Bumblebees, 89% of American Bumblebees, and 93% of Western
Bumblebees have disappeared. Some are completely gone in several states!

But Big Ag acts like this isn’t a big deal. They continue to produce bee-killing
pesticides, making U.S. agriculture nearly 48 times more toxic to insects than it was in the 1990s.

Pollinators and our planet don’t deserve to die like this. There are better,
more sustainable options when it comes to our food system. But the only way to
stop Big Ag and its toxic pesticides is together, Friend.
Don’t miss this opportunity to DOUBLE your impact and fight for vulnerable
pollinators and the planet before it’s too late!

This National Honey Bee Day, bees and our planet need your help. Please, donate
$27 or more before midnight and have your donation matched -- dollar for dollar.

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through immediately:

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[[link removed]]Why is it so important to save bees? Well, the facts speak for themselves: bees
are ecosystem engineers. They are pivotal in supporting healthy habitats for
birds, insects, and mammals. And bees and other pollinators are vital for a
whopping 75% of food crops , like fruits, nuts, and vegetables.

But bees are dying at alarming rates. And toxic pesticides -- like
Bayer-Monsanto's neonicotinoids are among the biggest contributors to the
massive declines of bees and other pollinators. As pesticide usage increases
year over year, bee populations continue to decline.

Bees that come in contact with neonics can face horrible fates. The pesticides
can impact bees' ability to navigate and reproduce, and even KILL BEES ON
CONTACT. They're also the most widely used insecticides in agriculture.

But the damage doesn’t end with bees, Friend:
Neonicotinoids have been found in the very food we eat. And they can’t be washed
off. What’s worse, these dangerous chemicals can be harmful to human health. They’ve been linked to health impacts like birth defects of the heart and
brain, hormone disruption, and autism.

Big Ag companies like Bayer-Monsanto keep producing bee-killing pesticides for
profit. These corporations are doubling down on their destructive path. That’s
why we have to take action now to stop them. But we can’t fight the pesticide
industry and save the bees without your help!

Vulnerable pollinators and the planet need you more than ever: Donate $27 today
in honor of National Honey Bee Day and make DOUBLE the impact!

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through immediately:

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[[link removed]]Friends of the Earth runs strategic campaigns to eliminate toxic pesticides from
our environment. We're pushing garden retailers like Home Depot and Lowe's and
supermarkets like Kroger to get these pesticides off their shelves and out of
their products. And we’re working to pass policies that ban toxic pesticides in
key states and nationally.

Our National Honey Bee Day goal means so much to our organization and the
planet. We know you recognize how high the stakes are. That’s why we chose you
to be part of this select group for early match access. When you make your
early-bird membership donation, you'll be ensuring we can mobilize on the
ground, keep pressure on legislators, work to prevent the insect apocalypse from
getting worse, and do all that we can to protect our planet.

Matches like this don’t come often. And the stakes for our pollinators and our
planet have never been higher. So, we can’t get complacent -- and we know you
won’t let that happen. But there are only a few hours until we open this match
up to the rest of our community, and we’re counting on you to set the pace for
them. Please, be part of the solution that helps us work to protect bees and
other pollinators and save our only Earth: Donate now to have every dollar
doubled!

Set the pace for National Honey Bee Day and make your $27 donation now to make
double the impact and help protect important pollinators and our planet before
it’s too late!

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through immediately:

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[[link removed]]Standing with you,
Kendra Klein
Deputy director of science,
Friends of the Earth

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