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[[link removed]]This is urgent: Arizona saw a 50% DECLINE in monarch sightings this fall
compared to last year.
Each fall, monarch butterflies embark on their epic migration to their wintering
grounds in Mexico. And for many, their beautiful black and orange wings are an
indicator that the fall season is upon us. But as production of
butterfly-harming Roundup continues, we’re seeing fewer and fewer of these backyard beauties. That’s because Roundup’s main ingredient, glyphosate, is harming monarchs, our
health, and our planet. So we have to get it OUT of our environment before
monarchs are lost forever. Friend, donate $27 today and help us reach our $5,200
goal to help protect monarchs, people, and the planet!
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Why is glyphosate so bad for monarchs? Well, monarch butterflies rely on a vital
plant to ensure their species’ survival -- milkweed. It’s the ONLY food source
for monarch caterpillars. And it’s the only plant that monarchs lay their eggs
on. But glyphosate is wiping out milkweed. And no milkweed means no baby monarchs!
Pollinator-killer Bayer-Monsanto knows the cost our pollinators are paying while
they rake in the profits. But still, glyphosate is the most widely used
pesticide in the world. All the while, monarch butterfly populations are
plummeting, and people exposed to products like Roundup are facing health risks.
Friends of the Earth is putting everything we have into protecting our
ecosystems and planet from toxic pesticides, but we need your support to make an impact.
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Monarchs must be protected before we lose them forever. Donate $27 today and
help us reach our $5,200 goal for the future of monarchs, people, and the
planet!
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[[link removed]]A recent study highlighted a frightening fact: every single sample of milkweed
collected was contaminated with pesticides -- one-third with levels deadly to
monarchs. Young monarchs are hatching on milkweed coated with toxic pesticides, and their
first meal may be their last.
As it stands, Roundup usage shows no signs of slowing. In fact, the use of
Bayer-Monsanto's Roundup increased by over 2,600% from 1987 to 2016. And as a result, milkweed plants are being virtually wiped out across the
monarch’s migration path.
But Bayer-Monsanto doesn’t seem concerned about harming butterflies, our health,
and our planet as long as it gets its payday. What’s worse -- the corporation
knows how dangerous its product is. It’s even gone so far as to MANIPULATE
science to keep Roundup stocked and selling. And it’s lying to consumers, too.
That’s right, Friend. The dangers of glyphosate reach
beyond monarch butterflies. Glyphosate has been linked to severe health
concerns, like hormone disruption, shortened pregnancy, and even cancer. And it
might surprise you to learn that children are the most AT RISK! You see, glyphosate is found in many foods, and it is being sprayed on lawns,
gardens, and parks. So children playing outdoors are being exposed to this toxic
chemical.
Bayer-Monsanto can’t get away with this. Roundup is causing extensive harm that
must be stopped before it's too late. How long will we let the pesticide
industry operate this way, putting people, pollinators, and the planet in harm’s
way?
Monarchs, children, and the planet shouldn’t pay the price for corporate greed.
Donate $27 today before it’s too late!
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[[link removed]]At Friends of the Earth, we are taking the fight to Congress, the Biden
administration, and corporations. We’re advocating for our elected leaders to
pass the Saving America’s Pollinators Act and to ban the use of key toxic
pesticides. We’re pushing for monarchs to be listed and receive full protections
under the Endangered Species Act. And we’re demanding retailers like Home Depot
and Lowe’s stop selling Roundup in their stores and online.
In short, we are fighting on every front to save these pollinators. But
Friend, we need you by our side as we ramp up our efforts
to save monarchs from extinction and protect our planet.
To put it bluntly, our health and planet are paying the price for the greed of
companies like Bayer-Monsanto. That’s why I’m reaching out to you today. The
stakes are too high to wait a minute more to take action. Young monarch
butterflies don’t have a safe food source, and they’re dying soon after
hatching. Meanwhile, monarchs are running out of places to lay their eggs in the
first place. Monarch populations are in freefall -- the time to act is now, while there are still monarchs left to save.
With each passing day, and as toxic pesticide use grows, we may only get the
rarest glimpses of these beautiful butterflies. Future generations may never
experience the beauty of seeing a monarch butterfly on a fall day. Will you be
one of the 21 people in your area today that will make a
membership contribution today to help protect monarchs, people, and the planet?
Help us stand up to Bayer-Monsanto and protect monarchs, people, and our planet.
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[[link removed]]Standing with you,
Kendra Klein
Deputy director of science,
Friends of the Earth
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