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Richard Leakey: Responsible for some of the most important discoveries of early human evolution, he is known as the archaeologist, paleo-anthropologist, and conservationist who discovered a human skull which he believed to 2.9 million years old. Steve Irwin: The lovable larrikin who brought the wonders of wildlife into our homes via our TV sets died as he lived - enveloped in nature. Al Gore: Former US vice president Al Gore was known for his special interest in environmental issues. His film, An Inconvenient Truth won an Academy Award in 2006. Wangari Maathai: In 2004 she became the first black woman, and the first environmentalist to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Leonardo DiCaprio: He describes himself as an actor and an activist. His documentary, The Eleventh Hour, strongly focuses on global warming and he set up the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation to promote awareness of ecological issues such as climate change. |