Dear John,
Monarch butterflies have declined by 99% in the West -- largely thanks to Bayer-Monsanto’s RoundUp®. But RoundUp®’s impacts go far beyond pollinators -- this pesticide has been linked to cancer.
And now RoundUp® is causing big problems for Bayer-Monsanto. Thousands of people with cancer are suing the pesticide giant alleging exposure to RoundUp® caused their cancer. In every case that has been decided so far, judges have ruled in favor of the cancer patients.
Now, with more lawsuits in the pipeline, the company is facing increasing scrutiny from its shareholders and the public. In response, it’s trying to settle these cases out of court for billions of dollars. It’s trying to keep RoundUp® out of the public spotlight and on store shelves -- and keep pretending that its safe.
Stand up for people, butterflies, and our planet: Tell Bayer-Monsanto to stop selling cancer-causing RoundUp®!
The evidence against RoundUp® has been building for years. The science is clear -- RoundUp® wipes out milkweed, the only food young monarch butterflies eat, which is leading to their declines.
At the same time, the WHO and the state of California have determined that glyphosate, the key ingredient in RoundUp®, is linked to cancer. Now, with more than 40,000 people suing Bayer-Monsanto over its link to their Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, the company can’t keep hiding from the truth.
I know you share my outrage over the harm RoundUp® has caused to pollinators and people, John. But now, we have a unique opportunity to change things -- Bayer-Monsanto’s shareholders are furious. The company’s insistence on selling RoundUp® is hurting its business -- and potentially its bottom line.
Now Bayer-Monsanto’s shareholder meeting is approaching, and a major investor is suing the company over the merger deal. We must up the pressure on Bayer-Monsanto. We can’t allow the pesticide giant to keep poisoning people’s health and our environment.
Send a message to Bayer-Monsanto: Stop harming people and pollinators with RoundUp®!
RoundUp® is still the most widely used pesticide in the world. Every day that Bayer-Monsanto continues to sell it, monarchs are put at greater risk. And more peoples’ health is at risk from this cancer-causing chemical. All so this pesticide giant can maximize its profits.
With pressure mounting from consumers, scientists, and investors, now is the time for Bayer-Monsanto to cut this toxic chemical out of its portfolio. We need your help sending a loud, resounding message to Bayer-Monsanto: Stop poisoning people and pollinators NOW!
No more toxic RoundUp®: Demand Bayer-Monsanto stop poisoning people and butterflies NOW!
Standing with you,
Jason Davidson,
Food and agriculture campaigner,
Friends of the Earth
