Leonardo DiCaprio is famously an environmentalist, having dedicated a large part of his life to conservation efforts and having used his Hollywood platform to combat climate change. News that the actor’s foundation is donating a significant amount of money to the Amazon Rainforest’s restoration is unsurprising, due to his commitment to similar causes in the past. However, the fact that he’s teaming up with Jeff Bezos for this effort is unexpected and is totally a story I didn't think I'd write this week.
The two are teaming up to donate $200 million to the Protecting Our Planet (POP) Challenge. This campaign adds to the Brazilian government’s efforts to preserve the Amazon, which is collapsing due to deforestation and climate change. The A-list actor and the Amazon founder are involved through their respective environmental foundations, Re:wild and the Bezos Earth Fund. The donation also contributes to the protection of wildlife and indigenous tribes in the area. This is a step in regard to Brazil having a more green and sustainable economy, as explained by Variety.
