Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert Redford, and Alanis Morissette. Let us call them celebri-green, celebrities who have stepped up to the challenge of helping the planet. They are not just green endorsers, as you may think. They do really have an environmental lifestyle.

Harrison Ford. Some of his Movies: “Air Force One”, “The Fugitive”, and”Clear and Present Danger.”

Vice chairman of Conservation International, won the Global Environmental Citizen Award in 2002, has a Central American ant named after him (Peidole harrisonfordi).

Cate Blanchett. Some Movies: “Elizabeth”, “Notes on a Scandal”, “The Aviator”, “Babel”

Plans to put solar panels and add rainwater collection systems in Sydney Theatre Company building to make it eco-friendly. Her home in Sydney is powered by solar energy entirely, donates to an organization called Forest Guardians.

Blanchett’s co-actor in “The Aviator,” Leonardo DiCaprio, also takes the environment seriously like his acting. He was launched to stardom by the silverscreen rendition of one of the world’s most tragic sea accidents “Titanic. Other movies: “The Departed”, “Blood Diamond.”

He is presently writing and producing a documentary on global warming called “11th hour.” He put up the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation in 1998 to promote environmental issues. Drives a hybrid car.

Robert Redford, recipient of an Honorary Academy Award in 2002. Known for movies such as “The Quiz Show”, “The Horse Whisperer”, and “Indecent Proposal”.

Devoted 30 years in the Natural Resources Defense Council. 1993 Earth Day award Recipient. 1987 United Nations Global 500 award. Founder of Sundance Preserve. To launch weekly three-hour slot called “The Green”, dedicated entirely to the environment, on his Sundance TV channel this coming April.

The voice behind the phenomenal hits “Hand in my Pocket,” “Uninvited,” and “Ironic.” Her Jagged Little Pill album reached worldwide sales of 28 million copies.

Drives a hybrid car. Has solar panels on home. Received the 2003 Environmental Media Association Missions in Music Award. Lobbies against oil drilling in Alaska.


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