Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Leo thinks the planet is doomed


Leo makes a documentary to highlight environmental issues.

The Blood Diamond star believes the world is on the brink of destruction because of global warming, and insists human beings face a very “bleak future” unless we change our ways. Leonardo — who has made a documentary film called The 11th Hour to highlight the environmental issue — said: “We find ourselves on the brink. We face a very bleak future, and to avoid it we need dramatic worldwide change. It needs to go way beyond politics or religion. It’s scary and it’s daunting.

Its clear humans have had a very devastating impact on our planet’s ecological web of life.” But despite his concerns, the 32-year-old insists there is still hope. He said in an interview: “When you look at the data regarding climate change it's hard not to be depressed but when you look at people, think about things like their resilience and creativity and determination, there is hope.” Leonardo has long campaigned on environmental issues and set up the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation in 1998.

The 11th Hour is written, produced and narrated by the actor and features top scientists investigating a number of radical solutions to global warming. The film enjoyed its Los Angeles premiere last week.


Source: TOI

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