OlderLeo DiCaprio @ Live Earth
Sun, 08 July 2007 at 2:30 pm
Leonardo DiCaprio lends his voice to the cause, drumming home the dangers of global warming and urged people to go green while onstage during Live Earth New York at Giants Stadium on Saturday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
“We can’t afford to fail,” said Leo. “This moment is a tipping point in history.”
The Revolutionary Road actor then proceeded to introduce the man of the hour (well, 22 hours), environmentalist and former vice president Al Gore. Leo described Gore as a “global messenger of hope when we most need it.”
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Environmentalists are bigger zealots than the gas guzzling republicans so take whatever both say with a pinch of salt. Global warming was happening way before industrialisation began so many scientists are certain global warming itself is a natural occurance and not man made. I am on the fence myself, so I am not gonna go green just because some celebrities tell me to.
Didi, you are so wrong. I am not just speaking out of my a$$. Reports about the reality of global warming are reported in scientific journals like Science and Naute - peer-reviewed journals, which means they have to be factual and reviewed by other scientists who are experts in the field. They aren’t paid by anyone. On the contrary, the very few scientists who say global warming is not happening or is not a problem, are people who have are on the payroll of oil companies and other concerns with vested interests. Look at the scientists and experts in economics and sustainability who join the chorus about the huge problem with global warming if steps are not taken now - people like David Suzuki, people like Jane Goodall, people like Paul Hawken - look into their background and tell me they are doing this for money.
that should have said Science and Nature
Gore is someone American can be proud of, too bad his presidency was stolen my Bush.
Gore wants to save the planet. Bush is destroying the planet with his many wars.
I’m sorry but anyone who belives that the amount of carbon dioxide we humanbeings are releasing out into the atmosphere, ISN’T affecting the planet, must be ignorant.
….and this kind of ignorance is no bliss.
Also, to the person who said celebrities get on the global warming bandwagon to get attention and praise - Leonardo for one, was talking about global warming on his official site 10 years ago. If he wanted to get on a cause for attention and praise, he wouldn’t have picked one so controversial and with lots of skepticism from people like you. He could easily have associated himself with something like a disease or poverty - causes which are important but which no one would criticize any celebrity for being involved in. I think he and many other celebrities are sincere and it’s not that people should only believe and take action because a celebrity says so, but I don’t get why these celebrities get slammed for being involved and bringing attention to an issue, when they could easily have sat back and done nothing about social issues.
I am a dispossed ectopian.
I mean a disposessed ectopian!
His documentary The 11th Hour is getting Oscar buzz and got great reviews in Cannes. Can’t wait to see it. His mother is beautiful and looks almost younger than he does.
“Leonardo for one, was talking about global warming on his official site 10 years ago. ”
you’re right he interviewed Bill Clinton about the deterioration of the ozone level in 2000?
he’s not hypocrit like madonna
He’s lost a lot of weight. He looks good.
I love Leo!! I just beacome a fan again of her after being sort of annoyed with him. I LOVED Blood Diamond and The Departed!
Mel & Didi,
Your diversionary tactics will not work. You are entitled to your own opinions, but not your own facts. It is a FACT that Global Warming is taking place whether you want to believe it or not. Thankfully, a majority of scientists have already admitted as much. Most are not arguing over whether or not GW is taking place because that is pretty much a given. They are trying to hash out what the effects will be. Al Gore is a noble man fighting to bring attention to a worthy cause. You may not like the messenger, but that is no excuse for you not to heed the message. I know of no one who is placing the blame for GW on the middle class. We ALL live on Earth together, therefore we ALL should be stewards of it. Even if this is a hoax, which it certainly is not, what is the harm in conserving energy and being less wasteful? This is the only home we have. What do you think would happen to us if we allowed it to be destroyed? Why don’t you ask more urgent and relevant questions such as: Why aren’t the oil companies doing more to reduce pollution created by their refineries? Why aren’t gas companies quickly developing alternative fuels that burn cleaner thus reducing greenhouse gasses? Why won’t all car manufacturers increase the miles cars get per gallon of gas to a more reasonable and efficient number? Why did the Bush White House let their energy industry cronies write the energy policy for the USA? Why are Exxon Mobile and other such companies reporting BILLIONS of dollars in profits while gas prices continue to soar leaving most people in this country with no choice but to pinch pennies and/or work overtime to keep gas in their tanks and food on their tables? Ask yourself, WHO is profiting from all of that? In the past, I spent many days defending the intelligence of my fellow Americans to my foreign friends. However, you just reminded me why I stopped. When I am not busy living life, I sometimes come to JJ to kick back, celeb watch, and enjoy a bit of light-hearted fluff for a change as I’m sure most on this site do; but I couldn’t let you get away with that. Now back to the subject at hand…Leo is so cute!
Leo looks great. I love that he sticks by the same cause and is so sincere about it.
Leo is awesome. Not only is he one of the best actors right now, he is doing his part to make the world a better place. He has been very vocal about environmental issues. I get the impression that so many celebs just write a check to a random charity every couple of months without being actively involved. Leo seems dedicated to bringing attention to the issues and using his fame in a positive way. I have a lot of respect for him!
23 marie, it wouldn’t matter to me if Leo was gay, but I think he might still be dating that model from Israel. I can’t remember her name, but she’s very perdy
Alessandra only scientists on a big payroll say global warming is a fact. and 99% is a dubios figure. currently the scientific community is split so its more 50-50. Granted, there are persuasive arguments on both sides however, I for one dont believe we are all doomed since the scientific community is unusure themselves despite the environmentalists claiming global warming has been proven because take it from someone in the industry..it hasn’t so forgive me if I am sceptical. Both sides have a lot of money to make, thats the only fact, so expect this scientific tug of war to last a while.
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Acutaly your wrong Didi, the scientific comunity is not split it is the westerm media that gives voice to the .0001 percent of anti-gloabal warming scientist because they think to be otherwise would be ‘unbalanced’ reporting. That minority of opinion has lots of money behind them just to make sure they are heard and that we will be unsure in our resolve. Al Gore only reported the consensus of what most
‘responsible’ scientist know to be a fact.
You know what? While we sit here and argue about it, what would be so bad about doing things to ensure cleaner air and water? What would be so bad about conserving energy? All the things being proposed aren’t things that will hurt anyone. So, whether you believe it or not, where is the harm in being a more responsible member of the human community? Where is the harm in asking that we have cleaner air and water, and that our cars and appliances are more energy efficient? Recycling isn’t that complicated! You don’t even have to be smart to do it! LOL! Where is the harm in insisting that laws be enforced to stop corporations from polluting our water and our air and destroying the environment so that animals and plants are dying out? I don’t want to swim in filthy lakes or eat fish from polluted waters. Do you??? It’s all good. So like the Nike commercial says: Just Do It!
Way to go Anon! I completely agree. Why fight something that will do good either way.
i love the pics j! thanx
43 Scooby Doo : 07/08/2007 at 8:54 pm
Amen!!
Anon, ITA. I wish more people will just if anything stop being wasteful and conserve.
loser Leo and loser Al Gore hanging out together.
Most of these celebs are hypocrites.
ANON and Alessandra - you two are spot on!
And Leo looks so handsome and he gave a great intro to Mr. Gore at the event.
Leo and Al Gore are two people who are making a change for the better - what are you doing, Tamara, except name calling? They are true “Winners” in my book.
I agree with Anon #48! How do you know Leo, & etc. are hypocrites??? And so what if they are? All I know is what is being asked of people isn’t a bad thing to do. I don’t care about whether they are hypocrites. What are you saying??? If they are hypocrites we shouldn’t be responsible??? One thing I know. Big corporations DO pollute. And they ruin things for everyone and we should make them stop when they do it. They can afford to pay fines. If they fine regular people for littering, why shouldn’t they fine big corporations for making things filthy and sickening? I’ll probably never meet or know a celebrity in my life. Whether or not I am more responsible as a person is up to me, not Leo. You call celebrities hypocrites because they are urging people to do good things. That is six different kinds of stupid! (BTW:Rent that movie, Erin Brockovich with Julia Roberts. It is based on a true story about a real situation and a real person.)
Regarding the Global Warming - who knows the truth. Some say it’s proven, others say it’s not. Fact is that what we are doing to the environment can’t be right. I’d say it’s very likely our wasteful way of living influences our atmosphere and weather and it’s for sure not good. No matter if Global Warming is happening, everyone should do his and her best to reduce waste,gas and energy costs as much as possible and recycle anything that’s recyclable. Leo, you’re the best!!
Leo is a fine boy, but I don`t like his face…sorry girls - he looks fat and not handsome.
I was at the concert. it was awesome!!!!!!!!! Leo is superjot. John Mayer and Alica Keyes rocked the house!!!!!!!!!!! Do did Kanye West.
I love Leo …love love love love love him!
All Gore was great.
Leo is as straight as they come.
Hottest Hollywood Men:
1) Brad Pitt
2) George Clooney
3) Leo DiCaprio
4) Will Smith
5) Denzel Washington
^ sorry for type-o’s just got off plane… Al Gore was great. Leo was hot! And is hot. Sorry - correcting type-o’s!
I support the fight against global warming and more power to celebs who genuinely support the cause, but i still can’t stand Leo. To me he’ll always be the spoiled brat he used to be. I know lots of people gush how he changed and matured, but still there is something about him that irritates the hell out of me.
leo really cares of our planet. that’s why i love him.
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