Bee Action

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. And it’s not just pollinators: pesticides broadly threaten biodiversity above and belowground, undermining soil and ecosystem health. The same pesticides that threaten biodiversity also harm human health. And pesticides contribute to climate change — they are made from fossil fuels and are energy-intensive to produce. 

Friends of the Earth works to eliminate use of toxic pesticides and rapidly shift to organic and regenerative 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.