Matt Damon and his global non-profit Water.Org have teamed up with the Bezos Earth Fund to ensure more people have access to safe water and sanitation. The Hollywood star, along with with Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez, have announced a $10 million grant from the Fund will go towards improving water infrastructure for…
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Leonardo DiCaprio is Supporting Calls to End Industrial Whaling in Iceland
Leonardo DiCaprio wants to see an end to industrial whaling in Iceland. The Hollywood star and co-founder of conservation organisation Re:Wild is using his platform to highlight the current situation in the country, and support the majority of Icelanders who want the practice permanently banned. Taking to his Instagram stories, Leo writes: “There has been…
Scientists Name Newly Discovered Snake After Harrison Ford
A new species of snake discovered in Peru has been named after legendary actor and environmental advocate Harrison Ford. According to a release from nonprofit Conservation International (of which Mr Ford is vice chair), the discovery of the Tachymenoides harrisonfordi was published in the Salamandra scientific journal today. The species of Slender Snake measures 16 inches…
Leonardo DiCaprio Helps Launch $200M Fund To Protect Amazon Rainforest
Leonardo DiCaprio has announced the launch of a major fund to help protect the Amazon rainforest. And by major, we’re talking a $200 million commitment for the next four years. The Hollywood star and co-founder of Re:wild, an organisation working to protect and restore the environment, has teamed up with businessman Jeff Bezos’ Earth Fund as well…
“Rainnfall Heat Wave Extreme Winter Wilson” is Highlighting the Global Impact of Melting Ice Caps
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,…
Leonardo DiCaprio’s New Initiative to “Re:wild” the Earth Pledges $43 Million to Save the Galápagos Islands
Leonardo DiCaprio has announced a new initiative to “Re:wild” the Earth. Together with non-profit Global Wildlife Conservation where he’s a founding board member, the Hollywood star and environmentalist is bringing together wildlife experts, platforms and indigenous voices from over 50 countries to not only protect existing wildlife but also reintroduce lost animal species to various…
David Beckham, Billie Eilish and More Ask Sir David Attenborough Questions About the Planet
Sir David Attenborough has been answering questions about the climate crisis and the planet from some of his most famous fans. Soccer star David Beckham, singer Billie Eilish and actress Maisie Williams are among a number of celebrities who have taken part in a video clip released by Netflix to help draw attention to Sir David’s latest film,…
Jason Momoa Announces “Aloha J” Clothing Line to Raise Funds For Ocean Protection
Jason Momoa has announced the launch of his clothing line which will donate proceeds to ocean protection charities. The Aquaman star has teamed up with Hawaiian surf brand Da Hui to create a line of pants, shorts and tops featuring his personal tattoo design to symbolise Hawaiian heritage. The collection is called “Aloha J” – which is his…
Cate Blanchett is Re-Wearing Her Fave Outfits at the Venice Film Festival (Because It’s Chic to Repeat!)
Cate Blanchett has walked the red carpet at a socially distanced opening ceremony of the Venice Film Festival in Italy this week – and she’s putting the spotlight on sustainability in fashion. The Hollywood star who’s one of this year’s jury members, wore a mask with her full-length Esteban Cortazar gown, which came out of her…
Jack Johnson’s Song for Plastic Free July Will Make You Want to Go…Plastic Free!
Jack Johnson is hoping we’ll all join him in ditching plastic for the month of July – and beyond. The singer and environmentalist has posted a catchy tune on his socials supporting Plastic Free July. “Single use plastic, it’s not so fantastic, we use it for a minute or two,” he begins. “Then it sits around…
Lily Tomlin Stands Up For the Planet Alongside Jane Fonda (and gets arrested)
Jane Fonda’s Grace & Frankie co-star Lily Tomlin has been arrested at the latest climate protest in Washington D.C. The Hollywood star can be seen being taking away by police in a video posted to the official Twitter account of the Fire Drill Friday protests: .@LilyTomlin was just arrested because forests can’t wait! To maximize the climate…
Leonardo DiCaprio Responds to Brazil’s President About Amazon Fires
Above Photo: U.S. Department of State [Public domain] It’s not every day the President of Brazil accuses you of being responsible for the Amazon fires but hey, that’s exactly what happened to actor and passionate environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio this week. The Hollywood star was singled out by President Jair Bolsonaro for donating huge sums of money…
Jack Johnson Helps Plant Hundreds of Trees in Costa Rica
Whether it’s cleaning up beaches, finding ways to make his tours more eco-friendly or raising awareness about plastic pollution, when he’s not making music, Jack Johnson is always doing something to help the planet. And this week is no exception. The singer and passionate environmentalist has joined forces with Costas Verdes, an organisation that restores…
Jane Fonda Continues Climate Protest With Rosanna Arquette and Catherine Keener
Ad There really is no stopping Jane Fonda. The Hollywood icon has been arrested for the fourth time in four weeks while raising awareness about the climate emergency. Inspired by teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg, Jane has been taking part in Fire Drill Fridays – a weekly gathering outside the U.S Capitol building in Washington D.C…