Why is Leonardo DiCaprio considered an expert here on global warming, since he's no scientist?

Question

Since many scientists disagree that there is such a legitimate thing as "global warming", why are we asking Leonardo Di Caprio, who is just an actor....and far from being a respected scientist?

Answer 1

I completely agree that actors should act and stop using their popularity to "sell" an unfounded viewpoint. They probably believe they are trying to do something good, but they are misled many many times. Often times it is a PR necessity and is as sincere as a beauty pagent being "for world peace"... they have to say it. And then there's the double standard. They all come out and say "you" must do something as they leave their podiums for their stretch Escalades and, in many politicians cases, their private jets. "You" have to change, not "me."

I don't deny global warming. I don't deny that toxic pollution isn't healthy for living beings. I DO deny the leap of faith and absence of logic to assign blame to humans without a proper scientific link (not circumstancial). I find it hilarious that a fundamental building block of life and a respiratory requirement for all plant life on Earth is being labeled a pollutant. No longer are they hugging trees, but they're trying to suffocate them (sarcasm).
Michael Crichton has a great speach he gave to C.I.T. here about scientists abandoning true scientific method and replacing it with politics and ideology: http://www.crichton-official.com/speeche...

It's kind of similar to a Sherlock Holmes quote that says something like "twisting facts to fit theories, rather than twist theories to fit facts." (parapharsed)

I wonder if any of the following might be a factor in global warming. It might explain why the temperatures on Mars and Venus are increasing as well despite there being no SUVs on those planets.

Great pics: http://news.com.com/2300-1_3-6143726-1.h...

http://www.yubanet.com/artman/publish/ar...

http://www.geocities.com/drjayd177/sunea...
(shows relative size, NOT distance, if it even needs to be stated)

and a nice UK article: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jht...

Then there's the farmers almanac that has most of the hottest days on record (in the US) in the 1930s. There's also the cycle of ice ages the planet goes through. There's fossil life under the ice in Antartica showing a history of lush vegatation. There were no people with SUVs millions of years ago. Why was it so warm then? Then there's this years hurricane season which was the quietest in a decade. Also, they inflate and distort the severity of storms by reporting how much damage was done. If the same storm hit Miami in 1894 compared to today, you bet the damage will be much worse. More people have developed and live in harms way. It's pure manipulation and scare tactic, and it's irresponsible.

Just because somebody tells you something, especially someone on T.V. does not make it truth. Just because a lot of people say it and it's a popular idea does not make it truth. Look all throughout history at what popular opinion was and how wrong it was. New's reporters are not brilliant people, they regurgitate what they're told. Politicians are not scientists seeking truth, they are seeking public approval, popularity and in many cases, anything they have to do for your vote. Oprah, DiCaprio, or any other celebrity is not speaking truth simply because they speak. But they certainly sway public opinion.

Answer 2

No one is considering him such and expert, and no one is asking him the answer. If you read the article, carfully, you will see that it is HIM that is asking YOUR opinion about what YOU can do to help.

And YOU are certainly are no expert, are you?

So, why is HE asking for your opinion.

Because, by lending his celebrity name to what He considers a serious problem, people will take the time to think about it, and, perhaps, do what little they can to solve things.

If YOU, were to stand up on a box in the middle of town and shouted out your concern, do you suppose you'd get as much response as him?

But then, why am I asking YOU this, since you are just a random person who posts rants about an article that he has not even properly read, ... and far from being a respected participant in Yahoo Answers.

Answer 3

It is patently NOT true that "many scientists" disagree on global warming. Of *all* scientists, over 99% agree that it's a real and pressing problem. Of scientists whose fields include work on global warming, it's 100%. The only "scientists" that are denigrating it are the ones paid by the large polluters and oil companies to do so.

DiCaprio isn't an expert, he's an activist. And while not a scientist, he's made himself aware of the issues and problems, and is trying to raise awareness. Never heard *anybody* call him an "expert" on the subject.

So, let's see, your scientist claim? False.
Anybody calling Leo an "expert?" False.
You're 0-2 :)

Answer 4

um it is an actor. Why reply to a man that's a star. Do you pay attention to all actors? If he stated that there is not any worldwide warming, might you be cozy approximately it? Why get dissatisfied over Leo? In the hundreds of thousands of years of the earth, it certainly not has grow to be inhabitable. Do you feel it is going to since of a gap within the ozone? He is an actor, noone essential, sleep good at night time.By the best way, 30 years in the past, the scientists have been scared of an extra ice age. Really, study it. Google "dennis miller newsweek" or "dennis miller worldwide cooling."

Answer 5

He's not claiming to be an expert or a scientist. He is simply standing up for something he believes in. Our environment is a pretty important topic, it's nice to see people taking an interest in something besides themselves. George Clooney has been making his rounds in the Middle East in support of the Sunnis. He certainly is not a political leader, so does that mean he shouldn't try to use his celebrity for something good?

Answer 6

I liked the answer from welltrav..

Leonardo is an activist, not an expert.

It used to drive nuts when the Beatles thought that they were experts on Vietnam and world peace.

The activist title certainly puts that in perspective.

They are using their celebrity to bring focus to the issue.

Thankyou welltrav..

Answer 7

He may not be a scientist or an expert,but he is dedicated to the cause-maybe having a celebrity talk about it will make people realize what is happening to our planet and try to fix it before it is too late. People really need to listen.

Answer 8

He looks good on camera and no one wants to see the scientists. Some people are so superficial they do not care if the person in front of the camera is a bonehead actor without provable facts, so long as he looks good.

Answer 9

Because of his celebrity status and he might have an interest on the issue.

Answer 10

Retardo DiCrapio is just another liberal moron... who knows nothing.... PERIOD!! The blame should go to the YAHOO morons for allowing other morons to post questions simply because they're celebrities!