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Ban Deadly Pesticides that Kill Wildlife
Target: U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsored by: Care2
Sponsored by: Care2
Compound 1080 and sodium cyanide are deadly poisons that are currently used to kill predators. These poisons are indiscriminate, cause extreme suffering before death, and threaten endangered species, pets, children, and anyone who happens to come in contact with them.
Compound 1080 is one of the most deadly poisons in the world. It is highly toxic in small doses and is deadly to humans, wildlife and pets, and there is no known antidote. The EPA banned compound 1080 in 1972, but intense lobbying by the livestock industry led to its re-approval for use in predator control programs in 1985.
It's time for our government to approach wildlife management in a humane and intelligent way. There is no need to use deadly poisons to "control" predators. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) has introduced legislation to ban these toxic chemicals - please urge your representative in Congress to support H.B. 4775, the Compound 1080 and M-44 Elimination Act, today!
Compound 1080 is one of the most deadly poisons in the world. It is highly toxic in small doses and is deadly to humans, wildlife and pets, and there is no known antidote. The EPA banned compound 1080 in 1972, but intense lobbying by the livestock industry led to its re-approval for use in predator control programs in 1985.
It's time for our government to approach wildlife management in a humane and intelligent way. There is no need to use deadly poisons to "control" predators. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) has introduced legislation to ban these toxic chemicals - please urge your representative in Congress to support H.B. 4775, the Compound 1080 and M-44 Elimination Act, today!
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che ne faremo di tutti i veleni sparsi in giro quando non ci sarą pił vita selvaggia sulla Terra???
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We need to develop non-lethal methods, there is no good reason to ever use deadly chemicals of any kind.
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"ANIMALS ARE ALSO LIVING CREATURES N HAVE FEELINGS SO HURTING THEM IS OUT OF THE QUESTION"
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One teaspoon of Compound 1080 could kill 100 people. It is colorless, has no odor or taste, and it dissolves easily in water. Compound 1080 is so potent that animals eating tainted carcasses, even months after that animal has died, can succumb to secondary poisoning. That victim could be your pet or any scavenger in the woods. And there is no known antidote. Please stop the use of this toxic chemical. It is very cruel and dangerous to all who roam the outdoors.
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Farmers nedd to spend less time buying traps and more time and money on creating a secure environment for their livestock by maintaining gates and fences and housing livestock properly at night with adequate protection such as guard dogs. Poisons and traps can harm humans and beloved pets too. One wouldn't want a loved one to die because of reckless farmers chemical abuse.
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"The man who kills the animals today is the man who kills the people who get in his way tomorrow." -Dian Fossey Don't do what's easy - do what's right. Please.
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Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty. Albert Einstein
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Pestisides are not only hurting wild life but our population as well. They are hurting animals, people, and honey bees. Please help.
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This is a cruel and unusual means of wildlife management. Please take positive action and ban the use of Compound 1080 and sodium cyanide.
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