It’s hard to exaggerate the deadly impact pesticide coated seeds have had on our planet. Neonicotinoids travel up a plant's circulatory system as it grows, into the leaves, pollen, and nectar. Pollinators then ingest the poison, causing paralysis or even death. And that’s not even all of it – the vast majority of the pesticide coating comes off the seed after planting, contaminating our soil, wildflowers, and water!
Despite all this, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has never regulated pesticide coated seeds as pesticides under federal law. Companies like Monsanto have taken full advantage of this massive loophole: 95% of corn seeds in the U.S. now come coated with neonics!
That’s why it's no surprise that the pesticide lobby has petitioned to intervene in our case – so that they can throw their massive resources behind the government’s case to ensure that they can continue selling this poison and protect their profits!
We’ve seen this happen in prior cases. Imagine 12+ industry attorneys filing into court, whispering to the government attorneys, sparing no expense to drag this out and beat us!
We’re days away from filing for the most important phase of the case – the summary judgment — and our team is working around the clock. But our job is even harder now that we’re up against the mighty pesticide lobby in addition to the government.
We’re not giving up – but we can’t do this alone. Will you help us win?
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