Protect New York’s ecosystems from toxic pesticides killing bees and contaminating drinking water

Neonics are widely-used pesticides with widespread consequences:

They are a leading cause of death for the pollinators (like honeybees) we depend on for food…
And the lack of pollinators has already caused an estimated 3-5% drop in the world’s production of fruit, vegetables, and nuts.
Not to mention, neonics spread easily in the ecosystem, contaminating drinking water and exposing 50% of the U.S. population to neonics on any given day…
Which is bad because neonics are linked to birth defects of the heart and brain, memory loss, finger tremors, and more.

Tell New York lawmakers to restrict the use of toxic neonics by passing the Birds and Bees Protection Act (A3226/S1856) before the legislative session ends!

Neonics are killing the bees the bees that New York’s food supply depends

Neonics are widely-used pesticides with widespread consequences:

They are a leading cause of death for the pollinators (like honeybees) we depend on for food…
And the lack of pollinators has already caused an estimated 3-5% drop in the world’s production of fruit, vegetables, and nuts.
Not to mention, neonics spread easily in the ecosystem, contaminating drinking water and exposing 50% of the U.S. population to neonics on any given day…
Which is bad because neonics are linked to birth defects of the heart and brain, memory loss, finger tremors, and more.

The Birds and Bees Protection Act prohibits 80-90% of toxic neonics polluting New York’s environment every year by targeting specific uses identified by extensive Cornell University research as providing no economic benefits to users or are easily replaced with safer, effective alternatives — including neonic-coated corn and soybean seeds and lawn and garden uses.

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Subject Stop the spread of toxic neonics in New York

Dear State Leader,

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Scientists, researchers, and public health experts have been uncovering evidence for years that neonics are bad for animals (including bees, birds, and even deer), our ecosystems, and people – especially children and pregnant women.

This is why I’m calling on you to support the Birds and Bees Protection Act (A3226/S1856) this legislative session.

People are getting sick and our food supply is at risk – meanwhile, the lawmakers of New York have yet to pass legislation that will restrict the use of toxic neonics to protect my health and the health of our ecosystems.

The wide use of neonics has widespread consequences:

-They are a leading cause of death for the pollinators (like honeybees) we depend on for food…
-And the lack of pollinators has already caused an estimated 3-5% drop in the world’s production of fruit, vegetables, and nuts.
-Not to mention, neonics spread easily in the ecosystem, contaminating drinking water and exposing 50% of the U.S. population to neonics on any given day…
-Which is bad because neonics are linked to birth defects of the heart and brain, memory loss, finger tremors, and more.

The Birds and Bees Protection Act prohibits 80-90% of toxic neonics polluting New York’s environment every year by targeting specific uses identified by extensive Cornell University research as providing no economic benefits to users or easily replaced with safer, effective alternatives – including neonic-coated corn and soybean seeds and lawn and garden uses.

Pass the Birds and Bees Protection Act before the session ends.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

[First Name] [Last Name]

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