When it comes to combating climate change and reversing the damage humankind has inflicted on Mother Earth, Leonardo DiCaprio has always been putting his money where his mouth is. The Hollywood heartthrob has gone above and beyond in his quest to save our planet even as several world leaders (you know who) insist that these serious environmental concerns are nothing but "fake news." Rather than sitting around twiddling his thumbs and waiting for climate change deniers to step up and smell the smoke in the air, the actor has taken it upon himself to get the job done in any which way he can.
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The Titanic star founded the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation at the age of 24 in 1998 with the "mission of protecting the last wild places on Earth. LDF implements solutions that help restore balance to threatened ecosystems, ensuring the long-term health and well-being of all Earth’s inhabitants." Over the past two decades, the actor has slowly but surely been working towards his dream of a better world by both using his stardom to bring attention to the crisis and providing financial aid to high-impact projects across the globe.
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Leonardo DiCaprio my Fave Actor and Humanitarium for Climate Change 👍 pic.twitter.com/re7zOL0Yfo
— Berry (@BerryYNWA) September 24, 2019
.@LeoDiCaprio says “no more excuses” when it comes to addressing the climate crisis ✊🏼 pic.twitter.com/D0VRCd5UYd
— Global Citizen (@GlblCtzn) September 22, 2019
The star's tireless work towards his cause has even been recognized by the United Nations, as evidenced by his position as the United Nations Messenger of Peace for Climate Change. Along with founding the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, the actor also serves on the board of several environmental organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund, National Geographic’s Pristine Seas, Oceans 5, Natural Resources Defense Council, and the International Fund for Animal Welfare.
Protect. Recover. Restore. The new #Forests4Life Partnership, which is being announced now at the #UNClimateSummit will halt and reverse the degradation of a billion hectares of the world’s great forests, ensuring a viable future for all life on Earth. Join us. #ClimateAction pic.twitter.com/zmc7YBRWMU
— Leonardo DiCaprio (@LeoDiCaprio) September 25, 2019
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