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Monarchs are truly magnificent creatures, beloved for their vibrant black and orange patterns. Right now, these little pollinators are hibernating for the winter months. But this spring, there’s a chance we won’t see as many of these colorful critters fluttering about -- Bayer-Monsanto’s Roundup is wiping out milkweed, the plant where monarchs lay their eggs, and the only food source for their growing caterpillars. Without milkweed, monarchs don’t stand a chance. We need at least 14 people from your city to make a $27 contribution before midnight tonight if we are going to make a difference for monarchs and our planet and meet our $2,130 goal!
When endangered monarch butterflies complete their epic 2,500-mile migration back north in the springtime, they lay eggs along their journey to repopulate the next generation of monarchs. But as the use of herbicides like Roundup has grown over the years, it has decimated the only food that monarch caterpillars depend on -- milkweed -- making it increasingly difficult for monarch young to hatch and survive.
In fact, without milkweed, monarchs don’t even have a place to lay their eggs! The eradication of these precious insects would be devastating -- yet companies like Bayer-Monsanto continue to mercilessly put profits over pollinators, people, and the planet.
Don’t let monarchs be driven to extinction: Donate $27 immediately and help us reach our $2,130 goal before the clock strikes midnight!
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The incredible migration of the monarch butterfly can span hundreds to thousands of miles over five generations. Yet each generation knows its destination thanks to an internal “compass” the monarchs follow.
But pesticide companies like Bayer-Monsanto seem to lack a moral compass -- continuing to sell glyphosate, the key ingredient in Roundup, no matter the cost to our planet.
The use of Bayer-Monsanto's Roundup has increased by over 2,600% from 1987 to 2016. This toxic weedkiller has virtually wiped-out milkweed -- the only food source for young monarchs -- across the U.S.
And to make matters worse, 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 toxic pesticide-riddled milkweed, and their first meal may be their last.
The dangers don’t end there, Friend. Glyphosate is listed as a probable carcinogen and is associated with developmental harm in humans, along with disruption of the gut microbiome, kidney toxicity, and fatty liver disease. Farmers are suing Bayer-Monsanto due to high rates of non-Hodgkins lymphoma linked to the Roundup they’ve used on their farms. Roundup is causing extensive harm that must be stopped before it's too late.
Help us stand up to Bayer-Monsanto. Rush your $27 tax-deductible donation and help us reach our $2,130 goal by midnight tonight!
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Monarch butterflies are facing a perfect storm of threats, including pesticides, habitat loss, and climate change -- all of which are fueled by fossil fuel corporations and Big Ag. These factors affect all pollinators, but monarchs are at particular risk because of their reliance on milkweed.
These endangered backyard beauties are dying out rapidly. And Bayer-Monsanto continues to further threaten their survival -- all to rake in profits.
At Friends of the Earth, we know how to beat Big Ag and save endangered species. Our strategy includes a nationwide ban on toxic pesticides that are wiping out bees and butterflies. At the same time, we will continue to push major grocery companies to stop selling food grown with pollinator-killing chemicals. And make no mistake, we will be pushing the Biden administration to get these toxic pesticides out of our food system.
Our plan has the power to win game-changing protections for monarch butterflies, people, and the planet over the next four years. But we don’t have much time, Friend, and we need your membership support to make it happen! With your gift today, you can help us save our pollinators and move us from toxic, pesticide-intensive agriculture to a healthy, organic, and just food system, protecting monarchs and our planet.
The clock is ticking for endangered monarch butterflies. Help save this iconic species from extinction: Donate $27 or more today to help us reach our $2,130 goal!
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Standing with you,
Kendra Klein
Deputy director of science,
Friends of the Earth
