Rainn Wilson is going by the name Rainnfall Heat Wave Extreme Winter Wilson now – and there’s an important reason why. The Office alum has teamed up with scientists from Arctic Basecamp, to raise awareness about melting ice caps in the Arctic and how it impacts all of us around the world. In a video on Twitter,…
Patagonia Founder Yvon Chouinard Gives Away Company to Fight Climate Crisis
Yvon Chouinard, the founder of outdoor gear and clothing brand Patagonia, has announced he’s giving away his multi-billion dollar company to help fight the climate crisis. In an open letter published on the brand’s website, Chouinard explains that after nearly five decades, he and his family have shifted ownership to two entities: the Patagonia Purpose Trust…
Jason Momoa Shaves his Head to Raise Awareness About Cutting Out Single-Use Plastics
Jason Momoa’s long, wavy locks are gone! The Aquaman star, who also happens to be the United Nation Environment Programme’s Ambassador for Life Below Water, has shaved his head to spread awareness about the dangers of single-use plastics. “I’m tired of these plastic bottles, we gotta stop,” he says in an Instagram video, while a woman…
Jason Momoa Urges Global Leaders to “Act Now” to Protect Marine Biodiversity
Jason Momoa has an important message for our global leaders. The Aquaman star and recently appointed UNEP Advocate for Life Below Water is using his platform to urge those in power to do more to protect marine biodiversity in areas that aren’t regulated under national jurisdiction. “THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW,” Jason writes on his Instagram…
Jason Momoa Named UNEP’s Official Advocate for Life Below Water
Jason Momoa has landed an important new role! The Hollywood star has been named the official Advocate for Life Below Water by the United Nation’s Environment Programme (UNEP). What is that exactly? Well, it’ll involve Jason using his massive platform to champion the United Nations 14th sustainable development goal which is to conserve and promote…
Prince Harry Stars in Video Campaign for His Eco-Travel Firm, Travalyst
Prince Harry has got some acting skills! The Duke of Sussex has appeared in a tongue-in-cheek video campaign for Travalyst, the not-for-profit eco-travel firm he founded in 2019, to encourage travellers to think about sustainability when booking their holidays. The clip features Harry going for a run in a ‘Girl Dad’ tee when he’s stopped…
Sam Heughan Spends Birthday Helping Nonprofit Plant One Thousand Trees
Outlander star Sam Heughan is celebrating another trip around the sun by giving back to the planet. The actor, who turned 42 on April 30, teamed up with his “Peakers” (a global membership community started by Sam in 2015 to help people live healthier lifestyles) and One Tree Planted (the community’s charity partner which focuses on…
Jason Momoa is Challenging Us All to #MakeWaves for Earth Week
Jason Momoa is on a mission to help the planet – or #makewaves – and he wants all of us to take part too. The Hollywood star, entrepreneur and environmentalist has shared a video after his first week of filming Fast and Furious 10, asking his 16.8 million fans to consider making small changes to their daily lives:…
Scientist Names New Millipede Species After Taylor Swift!
Big news in the world of millipedes and scientific discovery! Entomologist and myriapodologist Derek Hennen – who happens to be a Taylor Swift fan – has announced the discovery of 17 new species of millipede in North America’s Appalachian Mountains, and yes friends, one of those species is named after the superstar herself. The twisted-claw…
Charity Addressing Water Crisis in Indigenous Communities Thanks Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds for $500k Donation
Water First, a charity addressing the water challenges Indigenous communities face across Canada, has thanked Hollywood stars and philanthropists Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for a generous donation supporting their work. According to a release shared by the NGO, the couple gifted them $500,000 which will go towards skills training and education programs so that more young Indigenous…
Jane Fonda Announces Action Group to Take On Fossil Fuel-Supporting Politicians
Jane Fonda is stepping up her fight for the planet. The Hollywood icon and Fire Drill Fridays activist has launched a climate action committee that aims to “defeat” politicians who support the fossil fuel industry. In a video posted to social media, she says the group, known as the Jane Fonda Climate PAC, will “do…
Rihanna’s Foundation Pledges $15 Million to Organisations Fighting for Climate Justice
Rihanna has teamed up with former Twitter boss Jack Dorsey once again, this time to fight for climate justice. The superstar’s Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF) together with Dorsey’s philanthropic #StartSmall initiative, has announced they’re committing $15 million to 18 organisations working on the frontlines of the climate crisis and behind the scenes to enact policy change…
Shawn Mendes Urges World Leaders at COP26 to Include Youth & Frontline Communities
Shawn Mendes has an important message for world leaders who are currently in discussions at COP26, the global climate summit in Glasgow. In a video shared through his Shawn Mendes Foundation, the superstar calls on decision-makers to include youth and frontline communities in their climate decisions: “The real time to act was years ago but…
Leonardo DiCaprio Praised By UN Chief António Guterres For His Environmental Work
Hollywood star and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio is receiving praise from the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, for his commitment to helping the planet. The pair are currently in Glasgow where world leaders, NGOs and climate activists have gathered for COP26, to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement. In a message posted…