Going green: stars who champion environmentalism

Leonardo DiCaprio - The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation supports several global initiatives to protect vulnerable ecosystems, communities, and wildlife. The award-winning actor/producer also sits on the council for various environmental organization including Global Green USA and the Natural Resources Defense Council.

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Leonardo DiCaprio - He has also produced two short films to promote environmentalist issues. In 2007, DiCaprio released his feature-length documentary ‘The 11th Hour,’ in which 50 of the world’s climate change experts explain solutions to save the planet.

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Meryl Streep - In 1989, the esteemed actor founded the environmental group Mothers and Others, which informs the public about the danger of pesticides and others chemicals in food alongside the Natural Resources Defense Council.

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Meryl Streep - Since the '80s, Streep has continued to be an outspoken promoter of conscious consumption and fights for greater food safety. She explained to the environmental magazine OnEarth, “I was very conscious to try to do the right thing and do well by our kids.”

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Justin Timberlake - In 2009, Timberlake created Mirimichi, the world’s most eco-friendly golf course in Memphis, TN. The award-winning golf course is famous for its environmental education programs, water conservation, and wildlife sanctuaries.

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Justin Timberlake - Because Timberlake has used his platform to enforce environmental issues and has made a conscious effort to limit his carbon footprint while on tour, he was awarded the Environmental Association’s Future Award in 2011.

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George Clooney - In 2005 Clooney spearheaded the Oil Change campaign, which pushes against America’s dependence on foreign oil. In his private life, the Oscar-winning actor also drives an electric car and regularly speaks up about climate change.

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George Clooney - Clooney fully joined the fight against fossil fuels after starring in the film ‘Syriana’ in 2005. He told Time Magazine, "If you're doing a movie about oil consumption and corruption, you can't just talk the talk. You gotta walk the walk."

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Olivia Wilde - The ‘House’ actress is a proud proponent of various social issues such as women’s and workers’ rights. She has also avidly spoken up about ethical consumerism and avoiding “fast fashion.”

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Olivia Wilde - In an interview with Mashable, Wilde explained that shopping awareness is “ eating more consciously because we’re wondering where things are coming from. In terms of fashion, it’s wondering how something was made, what was used to make it, who made it and what can I do to be less wasteful when I get rid of it.”

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Al Gore - Perhaps the king of environmentalism, Al Gore changed the game in 2006 with the groundbreaking climate change documentary ‘An Inconvenient Truth.’ He won an Academy Award and many other international awards for the film.

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Al Gore - During his 2000 presidential campaign, Gore made environmental issues the base of his political campaign. His follow-up film, ‘An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power’ discusses the issues of coercion while discussing climate change in a political setting.

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Salma Hayek - Besides being a champion for women’s rights, the actress is also an outspoken eco-advocate. Hayek is a board member of Global Green USA. She also co-hosted the Bid to Save the Earth auction, which raises funds to provide clean drinking water to those in need.

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Salma Hayek - The actress told Eluxe Magazine that she became involved in environmental causes because of her daughter. Hayek said, “I get a bigger fear of what kind of world she’s going to live in. Is she going to run out of water? What kind of water is she going to drink? It’s really scary and it’s not that far away if we don’t do something about it.”

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Channing Tatum - The ‘Magic Mike’ actor has worked with the nonprofit PlantMed, which works alongside indigenous Amazonian groups in Peru and Ecuador to find natural treatments and cures for chronic illnesses.

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Channing Tatum - The organization brings awareness to deforestation and the healing powers of Amazonian plant medicine. In relation to the organization, Tatum posted a photo of some of the indigenous workers with the caption, “Let's show the world the power of the Amazon, while preserving it & helping their communities.”

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Shailene Woodley - ‘The Fault in Our Stars’ actress adopted a sustainable lifestyle after learning about traditional indigenous lifestyles. She was inspired by what she learned and began to use herbal medicine, shop locally, and buy used clothing.

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Shailene Woodley - Woodley is also an outspoken advocate for environmental causes such as herbalism and climate change. She was awarded by the Environmental Media Association for her work during the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline in 2016.

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Ben Affleck - In 2010 Affleck founded the Eastern Congo Initiative, which is a nonprofit that works “with and for the people of Eastern Congo” on issues of economic/social development. The group uses sustainable agricultural practices to help the productivity of small farmers in the region and create economic stability.

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Ben Affleck - The organization helps Congolese cocoa farmers negotiate mutually beneficial deals with massive corporations such as Starbucks or Theo Chocolates. The group also works to create policy changes with the US that favor developing countries.

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Julia Roberts - In 2014, the ‘Pretty Woman’ actress narrated Conservation International’s documentary, ‘Nature Is Calling.’ Roberts also became a spokesperson for Earth Biofuels in 2006, which promotes using sustainable fuel alternatives such as biodiesel and ethanol.

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Julia Roberts - She told Conservation International, "I realized that I wasn't doing enough to protect the planet. People need nature and of course, I want my children to have the best possible opportunity in life. I also realized how important it was for me to raise them to be conscientious people that are aware of their impact on the Earth."

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Mark Ruffalo - The Hulk actor co-founded The Solutions Project, which aims to lean the US towards using 100% renewable energy with wind and solar power. He has also openly spoken out against the use of toxic chemicals that negatively impact marine life.

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Mark Ruffalo - Raffalo narrated and produced the documentary ‘Dear President Obama: The Clean Energy Revolution Is Now,’ which critiques the expansion of natural gas drilling under his presidency. He also participated in the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline.

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Natalie Portman - The ‘Black Swan’ actress is the face of many important causes, and climate change is certainly one of them. Portman became a vegetarian when she was just eight years old, and then switched to veganism in 2009 after reading the book ‘Eating Animals’ by Jonathan Safran.

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Natalie Portman - The Israeli-American actress has also regularly used her platform to speak out against the long-term use of oil and coal. She is also a recipient of the Ongoing Commitment Award from the Environmental Media Association.

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Akon - Because of an energy crisis, over 600 million Africans must use toxic fuels and other pollutants in their homes. The singer’s nonprofit, Akon Lighting Africa, aims to “provide a concrete response at a grassroots level to Africa’s energy crisis and lay the foundations for future development.”

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Akon - Thanks to the work of this organization, sustainable energy sources have been created in over 14 African countries. They are now taking it a step further by creating a solar academy, which teaches people across the continent about how to install solar panels.

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Ian Somerhalder - Aside from starring in ‘The Vampire Diaries,’ this actor has made a name for himself in the environmentalist community. In 2010 he aided the cleanup after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Ian Somerhalder - The actor has vigorously opposed factory farming and GMOs, both online and in interviews. Also his organization, the Ian Somerhalder Foundation, works to promote issues about the environment and animal rights.

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Brad Pitt - After Hurricane Katrina devastated thousands of lives in New Orleans, Brad Pitt established the Make It Right Foundation and built over 150 green homes for displaced residents.

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