How to save the bees

Unless you've not ventured outside in the last few years, you'll have noticed that the bee population is in freefall, with some species of bumblebee dropping in number by over 90% in the last few decades.

Where have all the bees gone...
There is some debate as to the cause of their decline, but much scientific evidence suggests that toxic pesticides are playing a major role in killing them off.

… And why do we need them?
Bees are an essential part of life on this planet, pollinating 75% of the world's plants - those are the crops, vegetables, fruits and nuts that we rely upon to survive. The disappearance of bees from the earth would not only be a deep loss in itself but also devastate our food supply.

They could be saved
On Tuesday, a bee task force will report on whether these bee-killing pesticides should be banned in the US, but the task force faces huge opposition from the chemical companies who sell the pesticides.

What can you do to help?
You can show your support for a ban by signing this petition. A previous campaign by the same group contributed to the EU banning these pesticides last year. Signing your name could make the difference between recovery and extinction.