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Jun 12, 2024 – 4:06 pm
Leonardo DiCaprio, one of the most relevant actors in Hollywood for starring in important films such as ‘Titanic’, ‘The Revenant’ or ‘The Wolf of Wallstreet’, referred to Colombia through his social networks. This time, the interpreter touched on an environmental issue in which the country has an important responsibility.
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And DiCaprio referred to the deforestation that is destroying the Amazon rainforest in Colombia, since, according to him, “almost 3 million acres of the Colombian Amazon have been destroyed in the last seven years,” which is why, according to the artist, Congress has a fundamental responsibility to prevent the problem.
For the actor, it is essential to approve the bill for traceability of cattle free of deforestation, since this activity is one of the main causes of the loss of jungle in this area of Colombia, where important reserves such as the Serranía del National Park are located. Chiribiquete.
“If legislators approve this bill, Colombia will prevent the trade of commodities from deforested areas, including those that are home to a high level of biodiversity,” the actor said.
Added to this is that, according to information from the House of Representatives, which cites information obtained by congressmen Julia Miranda and Juan Carlos Losada, livestock farming represents 18 percent of total carbon dioxide emissions, so Good management of this industry is crucial for environmental protection.
Through the following Instagram post, DiCaprio uploaded a photo that says “Colombia can make history for the Amazon with legislation on deforestation”:
In his publication, the North American tagged the profile of the Senate of the Republic and the ministries of Agriculture and Environment. In addition, the actor mentioned the representative to the Chamber, Julia Miranda Londoño, who was director of National Natural Parks for 16 years.
The project, which was promoted by Juan Carlos Losada and Julia Miranda Londoño, is one debate away from becoming a law, so Many personalities and environmental activists keep their eyes on Colombia.
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