Leonardo DiCaprio announces USD 20 mn environmental grants
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New Delhi, Sep 21 (ANI): Leonardo DiCaprio is using his money and fame for a good cause. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation has pledged new grants of USD 20 million to more than 100 organisations supporting such causes as wildlife and habitat conservation and climate programs. Talking about the grants, DiCaprio said, "We are proud to support the work of over 100 organizations at home and abroad. These grantees are active on the ground, protecting our oceans, forests and endangered species for future generations and tackling the urgent, existential challenges of climate change." DiCaprio announced the grants at a climate change conference at Yale University hosted by John Kerry. The Oscar-winning actor went on to push for urgent action to shift from fossil fuel reliance to renewable energy. The grants will cover six areas in general: climate change, wildlife and landscape conservation, marine life and ocean conservation, innovative solutions, indigenous rights and the California program.
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