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"Right now, our mother -- our mother -- all of our mothers, Mother Earth is hurting. And she needs a generation of thoughtful, caring and active kids like all of you to protect her for the future. You can help us win the battle to clean up our air, our water, our land, to protect our forests, our oceans and our wildlife."

Academy award nominee and environmental advocate Leonardo DiCaprio gave encouraging words to young people during his acceptance speech for the "Big Green Help" award at Nickelodeon's Kid's Choice Awards this Saturday.

By CGG reporter, Caroline Kotter