#Leonardo DiCaprio Gets A Tree Species Named After Him (Sadly NOT Called ‘Treeonardo DiCaprio’)

The tree naming — which went in a different direction than our preferred name, “Treeonardo DiCaprio” — is happening right as Leo’s environmentalist satire apocalypse film “Don’t Look Up” is sweeping the globe. DiCaprio had been actively seeking out a film with a message of conservation at its core for many years, and found the script to be one that resonates with his values of listening to scientists, spreading the word about taking care of the environment, and holding systemic structures accountable for prioritizing profits over protecting the planet.

A few days ago, DiCaprio took to Twitter to talk about “Don’t Look Up,” again prioritizing the film’s message rather than giving an empty promotion. “Years ago, scientists predicted the damaging effects of climate change that we’re now experiencing. We must listen to scientists and take the necessary steps to mitigate the crisis,” DiCaprio said.

Years ago, scientists predicted the damaging effects of climate change that we’re now experiencing. We must listen to scientists and take the necessary steps to mitigate the crisis. #DontLookUp https://t.co/AvaMRiF1T5

— Leonardo DiCaprio (@LeoDiCaprio) January 5, 2022

Honestly, there’s no celebrity who deserves the distinction more than Leonardo DiCaprio, quite possibly the only person who could reclaim the “tree-hugger” stereotype and get people more active in environmental advocacy. Good on you, Leo.