10 Celebrities Who Are Working To Save Our Planet

Author Lauren Hoffman

April 9th, 2021 12:34 PM

It’s always important to make an impact with the influence you have. Check out how these ten celebrities are making our going green for our planet.

1. Al Gore
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He's created not one, but two culture changing documentaries on our environment. "An Inconvenient Truth," and "An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power," both give insight into climate change and environmental debates.
2. Gisele Bunchen
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She and her husband Tom Brady are known for their clean diets which are good for the environment. In addition, she is a United Nationals goodwill ambassador, helping with the issue of deforestation in the Amazon.
3. Channing Tatum
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He works with an organization called, PlantMed. Working with indigenous people of the Amazon, their main goal is to draw attention to the destruction of rainforests.
4. Meryl Streep
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She has been an advocate for Natural Resource Defense Council which helps fight environmental issues. In addition, she even worked with Wendy Gordon to create Mothers & Others which works to create tougher pesticide standards.
5. Shailene Woodley
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She has been awarded by the Environmental Media Association for her activism when it comes to attending protests such as over the Dakota Access Pipeline. She is also well known for being an advocate for clean eating and herbalism.
6. Leonardo DiCaprio
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His own foundation, the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, has a goal of restoring balance to ecosystems and protecting wildlife. He is also one of the most famous advocates for creating Climate Change Awareness and has included references to climate change in award speeches. On top of all this, he even partnered with National Geographic to make the documentary, "Before The Flood."
7. Bette Midler
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Founder of the New York Restoration Project, her organization works to helping the landscape of this crowded city. By adding trees, planting gardens, and removing waste, the organization is able to create a healthier environment for all its residents.
8. Mark Ruffalo
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As a very well-known advocate for environmental issues, Ruffalo often speaks out against the way our planet is treated. Also, he was the host of, "Toxic Tours," which was a view of Los Angeles' many hidden oil drill sites.
9. Cate Blanchett
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She's worked to get solar panels installed on the Warf Theater and also is behind the installation of one of the largest rain collection systems. Additionally, she has fought for carbon tax plans that can help limit greenhouse gas emissions.
10. Ben Affleck
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Affleck is the founder of the Eastern Congo Initiative. This organization is the first U.S. based advocacy group to fully focus on working with people of the Eastern Congo. His organization has also partnered with community based organizations to increase agriculture and help small farmers.