Emphasizing the power of unified action in confronting climate crisis, Senator Loren Legarda on Thursday reaffirmed her commitment to environmental protection as she joined the annual Earth Month celebration this April.

She also underscored the urgent need for a unified shift to renewable energy and clean electricity by 2030, calling these crucial steps toward a more sustainable and equitable future.

In line with this year’s International Mother Earth Day theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” the senator highlighted the importance of collective responsibility in addressing the worsening impacts of climate change – – from rising global temperatures and erratic rainfall to stronger typhoons and rising sea levels.

“As we mark Earth Month and International Mother Earth Day this April, we are reminded that safeguarding the environment is a shared responsibility,” she said in a news release.

“Every small action matters, and every choice we make today will shape the future for our children and generations to come.”

Amid the intensifying summer heat across the country, Legarda also urged the public to adopt greener and more energy-conscious lifestyles “by choosing sustainable options — unplug unused appliances and, where possible, shift to solar-powered devices to conserve energy.” (PNA)