Celebrities are no strangers to using their platforms for good, and when it comes to the environment, some have gone above and beyond—taking their activism all the way to the White House. Icons like Jane Fonda, Jason Momoa, and Joaquin Phoenix are leading the charge, from Fonda’s relentless protests to Momoa’s ocean advocacy and Phoenix’s push for bold action on plastic pollution. While their efforts spotlight the urgent need for change, the real impact lies in grassroots movements across the U.S., proving that community-driven action is key to driving meaningful progress. Whether you’re inspired by red-carpet activism or local initiatives, now’s the time to keep pushing for policies our planet desperately needs.
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00:00Celebs using their platforms to tackle serious issues isn't new, but when it comes to the
00:05environment, some have taken it all the way to the White House.
00:09Take Jane Fonda, for example.
00:10She's been a fierce climate activist for years, organizing protests, getting arrested,
00:16and speaking directly to government leaders to demand change.
00:19Jason Momoa has made protecting our oceans his personal mission, even addressing global
00:24leaders as an ambassador for marine ecosystems.
00:27And Joaquin Phoenix, while you know him for roles that leave you on the edge of your seat,
00:31he's also been vocal about the need for President Biden to take bold action against
00:35plastic pollution.
00:37But here's the thing, speeches and protests can only go so far.
00:41If real, lasting change is going to happen, it needs to go beyond Washington, D.C.
00:45We need to focus on action in our communities.
00:48Cities across the U.S. have already begun making moves, proving that grassroots efforts
00:52can drive real progress.
00:54Follow the lead of these activists, whether they're on the red carpet or in your neighborhood,
00:59and keep pushing for the policies our planet desperately needs.