In recent years, over half of the bee population has mysteriously vanished. Studies have found that the pesticide neonicotinoid, formerly claimed by chemical companies to be safe, could be the culprit. It causes bees to lose their orientation and never make it back to the hive. This crashes the colony population within weeks and eventually leads to lower production of honey and beeswax.
While it might seem like relief from a pesky nuisance, this loss of buzzing has a huge environmental impact. Bees are vital to the food chain on our planet, providing for what amounts to $15 billion worth of natural pollination for fruit and vegetable crops.
Sign the petition demanding that the EPA hold chemical companies responsible for the pesticides they produce. These companies must be stopped before their chemicals threaten to upend the agricultural industry they claim to protect.
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