Save The Bees
Scientists across the world are warning that we are in the midst of an “insect apocalypse,” due in large part to the overuse of toxic pesticides. Bees and other pollinators — responsible for one in three bites of food we eat — are among the insects in great peril. The same pesticides that threaten pollinators also harm human health.
Friends of the Earth works to eliminate use of toxic pesticides and rapidly shift to organic farming systems that are healthier for bees, butterflies, people and the planet through market change, policy advocacy, and groundbreaking science. Learn more about key pesticides of concern.
A new investigation led by Friends of the Earth found an alarming number of pesticide residues in baby food manufactured and sold by Target under its house brand Good & Gather.
In a win for biodiversity, the climate, and our health, Kroger is the latest major U.S. grocer to announce commitments aimed at reducing the use of toxic pesticides in its fresh fruit and vegetable supply chain.
Amid bee crisis, leading organic U.S. food retailer focuses pollinator policy on pesticides in supply chain.
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Merchants of Poison: How Monsanto Sold the World on a Toxic Pesticide
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Bayer-Monsanto Merger: Big Data, Big Agriculture, Big Problems
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Toxic Acres
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2023 Bee-Friendly Supermarket Scorecard
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Merchants of Poison: How Monsanto Sold the World on a Toxic Pesticide
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2022 Bee-Friendly Supermarket Scorecard
In addition to working to influence lawmakers, we’ve devoted years to shifting the food industry towards more bee-friendly practices.
The Birds and Bees Protection Act proposed to eliminate 80-90% of the neonics entering New York’s environment yearly.
For far too long, we’ve been exposed to a neurotoxic pesticide called chlorpyrifos, despite decades of science clearly linking this pesticide to brain damage in children.
Bee populations are in decline, in part because of habitat loss and destruction. Find out more about why it’s happening and the impacts.
The popular herbicide is still being sold despite over 125,000 lawsuits. Explore how dangerous this product truly is.
In July 2022 monarch butterflies were classified as endangered. This iconic insect is teetering on the brink, but you can help. Find out how.