The actor has always been passionate about fighting climate change (Picture: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

Leonardo DiCaprio has proved there’s nothing he can’t do by raising a whopping $100 million (£79 million) to fight climate change.

He’s a good egg all round.

The Titanic actor, who founded the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation to increase awareness about climate change, wrote in a statement: ‘When I founded LDF 20 years ago, I did so based on the simple idea that we could make a real difference by directly funding some of the most effective environmental projects.

‘Whether it be individuals, grassroots movements or major nonprofits, we wanted to focus on getting critical funding to those who could have the greatest impact.




‘We are extremely proud to celebrate 20 years of this model. Since 1998, we have supported over 200 projects on every continent and in every ocean from habitat and species conservation, renewable energy, climate change, indigenous rights, and more.

‘I am pleased to announce $11 million (£8.6 million) in new grants across our six program areas, bringing the total financial impact of LDF to over $100 million (£79 million).’

In 2016 he produced and starred in documentary Before The Flood, which focuses on the effects of climate change (Picture: Tibrina Hobson/WireImage)

Could we love him any more?

It’s safe to say Leo’s had his fair share of trouble with awards (we won’t mention the Oscar saga), and his track record for environmental awards isn’t much better, as he was slammed in 2016 for jetting off on a private jet to receive one.

Bit awks.

A rep for DiCaprio told US Weekly: ‘He was asked to speak at both Riverkeeper and amfAR events, but the only way to attend the two fundraisers was to hitch a ride with flights that were already planned.

‘Leo helped both events raise millions, donated his own funds, auctioned off his house and had speaking roles in both programs.’

Despite the criticism, Leo’s stood firm in his efforts to address climate change, with it being the focus of his speech at the Oscars.

He pointed out: ‘Climate change is real. It is happening right now. It is the most urgent threat facing our entire species. We need to work together to stop procrastinating…Let us not take this planet for granted. I do not take tonight for granted.’

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