The people of France are outraged. The government just passed
a law that re-legalizes bee-killing pesticides that
are banned in Europe – opening the door for other countries to
follow.
It’s a massive win for Bayer, and the cashed-up corporate
lobbyists behind this Duplomb Law, which also makes it
easier for them to slip through more dangerous
laws like this one that undermine democratic rights, weaken
public health protections, and erase environmental laws.
But there’s a way to stop it!
Our partners have launched a legal challenge at
France’s constitutional court, and time is running out to help them
win. On August 7, the court will decide the fate of this law
– and bees.
If enough of us rush a donation, we can give this fight
the influx of cash and public support it needs and turn
this into a victory for bees, people, and the planet. It’s our best
shot, Vladimir – can you chip in for an emergency
campaign to save the bees?
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France’s new law is a nightmare for bees, people and the
environment. These pesticides, called neonicotinoids, are
scientifically proven to devastate bee populations. Just one seed
coated in these chemicals can poison an entire colony. And the
damage doesn’t end with bees. They seep into soil, rivers, and even
our food.
But despite all the public outcry, and a petition on the
government’s own website with more than *two million* signatures
calling for the law to be repealed, French politicians are
moving ahead with it.
It's a slap in the face to everyone who fought for years to get
these poisons banned. If this law prevails, other countries could
pass similar laws – and we can say goodbye to Europe’s
historic ban on bee-killing pesticides.
And that’s not all. This law scraps independent safety reviews,
reduces public oversight, weakens judicial review, and violates
France’s Environmental Charter. It gives Bayer and corporate
giants more power to push through other dangerous laws.
Thankfully, our partners have filed a brilliant legal challenge –
and we already have millions of voices behind us. All we need now
is enough cash to fund this fight to the very end.
We have just 7 days to give it everything we can – will you
rush a donation to save the bees?
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