Bees are still dying, and EPA is still sitting on its hands. Luckily, scientists have been hard at work cracking the "mystery" of colony collapse disorder (CCD). A new study out yesterday, and two published last week, strengthen the case that neonicotinoid pesticides are indeed key drivers behind recent pollinator declines.
With EPA stalling, it’s time for Congress to step up.
Bees need decisive action» Congress has the authority to exercise oversight over federal agencies like EPA. They can call a hearing, and they alone can fix a broken pesticide law that leaves EPA hamstrung and captive to industry players like Bayer. Help them understand what’s at stake.
Honey bees pollinate one in every three bites of our food and, as an indicator species, they serve as sentinels we ignore at our own peril.
EPA is currently reviewing neonicotinoids, including clothianidin, in a process that is expected to last through 2018. With one-third of our bees dying off each year, this timeline is nowhere near fast enough.
Dear Congress, do something!» We will continue to pressure EPA to take action on clothianidin, and expect the legal petition we filed earlier this month to initiate a public process in which we’ll engage PAN supporters. In the meanwhile, we need pressure on all fronts and we have to turn up the heat. Join us in telling Congress, “We know enough. EPA is broken. It’s time for you to get in the ring.”
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