Take action against Pioneer's GM maize: write to EU countries today!

There's a consensus that it's useless to write to the UK government because no amount of argument will divert them from their pro-GMO stance. So British citizens are kindly requested to write to other countries' governments, since many of them do respond to reason.

Take action here: www.stopthecrop.org

Take action against Pioneer's GM maize
Stop the Crop
www.stopthecrop.org

Dear friends,

We need your help, right now, to stop a new GMO being grown on the fields. During these weeks in January, the EU member states will decide whether Pioneer's GM maize (technical name 1507) will be allowed to be grown in Europe.

This would be the first GM maize to be allowed for growing on the field in Europe since 1998. Back then, it was Monsanto's infamous Bt-maize (MON810), producing its own insecticides. This time it is also a Bt-maize, made by Pioneer, but one that has in addition been made tolerant to a powerful weedkiller (glufosinate-based, like Liberty). This weedkiller is classified as highly toxic by the EU.

There are many problems with this GM maize. Since it produces its own insecticides, it could pose risks to butterflies and moths and there has been no research on its impacts to other beneficial insects such as bees and other pollinators. Contrary to EU rules, the required safety assessment linked to the use of the weedkiller has not been done. For more information about Pioneer's maize 1507 read Friends of the Earth Europe's backgrounder here.

We are calling on you to take action now to stop Pioneer's GM maize! On the action page you will find a list of key countries you can write to. These are countries whose opinion matters most in the outcome. Even if your country is not included (for instance because it's already sure they will vote in favour, or against), you can write to any other country!

Go now to the action page.  www.stopthecrop.org

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Thank you!

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