Alarming news, friend.

New studies suggest that not only do bee-killing neonic seed treatments fail to increase crop yields compared to insecticide-free crops but they also may contribute to food shortages!

Neonics have been linked to a massive global decline of bee populations. These key pollinators are responsible for one-third of our food! A new U.S. study found that a lack of bees is already hampering production of key food crops, such as apples, blueberries and cherries.

The EU banned these harmful chemicals years ago, but in the U.S., Big Ag continues to dump 4 million pounds of neonics on American farmland each year, despite the fact that the most common uses provide little benefit to farmers!

Evidence also suggests that these chemicals may harm kids’ developing nervous systems and brains. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently found neonics in 50% of children in the U.S. ages 3 to 5.

It’s time for the EPA to protect our pollinators and our health, but we need your help, friend. Should the EPA BAN bee-killing pesticides?

Complete our quick survey on neonics by midnight tonight to help EWG formulate our plans to protect pollinators.

Thanks for your input, friend.

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