Los Angeles, Nov 22: Leonardo Dicaprio is urging
elected officials to reduce American dependence on oil and
slow global warming.
The 29-year-old actor and conservationist narrated an
online film called 'Global Warning' as part of an Internet
campaign organized by Global Green USA, an affiliate of Green
Cross International.
The campaign, which began Thursday, asks people to
oppose the energy bill that's under debate in Congress by
signing a "pledge of allegiance to American energy
independence." The bill would provide USD 23 billion in
tax incentives and includes measures to produce more coal,
oil, natural gas and nuclear power.
The 'Titanic' star said people should use energy
more efficiently by supporting renewable energy sources such
as wind and solar power.
In the film, Dicaprio criticizes elected officials
who "gained too much money and power off our addiction to
oil" as being resistant to change.
"We must demand a separation between oil and state,"
he says. "We can vote for leaders who care about protecting
your health, the air and the environment."
Dicaprio owns two hybrid cars powered by both
gasoline and electricity, said Global Green president Matt
Petersen, who worked with Dicaprio on the campaign.
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