With the 2024 Spring Festival approaching, a policy has attracted widespread attention in society - a ban on fireworks. This policy has undoubtedly ignited a discussion on the value choice between traditional cultural inheritance and environmental protection.
However, in the Xi question of whether the official is too rigid, the central media recently wrote that this is not a simple "one-size-fits-all", but a rational choice of public affairs. It represents a new perspective on the relationship between environment and development.
Cultural heritage and environmental protection are not diametrically opposed
Since ancient times, the Chinese nation has had the tradition of setting off fireworks and firecrackers to celebrate festivals. Cultural Xi with a long history often carry the collective memory and emotional sustenance of the people.
Therefore, there are voices worried that the ban policy is too hasty and may cut off the bloodline of national cultural inheritance. However, Xi and culture are not static. With the development of the times, people's understanding of "culture" has also changed – from a narrow traditional definition to a macro perspective on the direction of the development of society as a whole.
Protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development have become the intrinsic requirements of the progress of contemporary civilization. As a result, the old practice of letting pollution and reminiscing is no longer appropriate. Banran does not deny the Chinese New Year as a cultural symbol, but wants to celebrate it in a cleaner way.
Open up new perspectives to drive sustainability
Public policy often requires a balance between different values. The relationship between environment and development has always been a global problem.
In the past, many countries pursued economic growth while ignoring environmental costs, with the result that they could not return. Now, in response to the increasingly severe crises such as climate change and resource depletion, environmental protection and sustainable development have become a global consensus. All countries are adjusting their development strategies to prioritize ecology as the new normal.
China is also promoting a green transition in this process. For example, a strict environmental assessment system, an active carbon neutrality goal, etc. These initiatives bode well for a direction in which economic growth can no longer be based on overexploitation of resources.
The ban on combustion is a microcosm of this transformation. It shows how to properly balance economic, environmental and social effects in the face of public events. This reflects a more mature and rational level of governance.
The scientific nature of this policy is also confirmed by statistical data. Studies have shown that the large amount of suspended particulates released by fireworks is one of the important factors of air pollution in China's large cities. The consumption of one night during the Spring Festival alone is equivalent to the emissions of diesel vehicles in a year.
It is conceivable that with the increase of urbanization, if the discharge of fireworks and firecrackers continues to expand, the pressure on environmental protection will be great. The ban on combustion can directly reduce the emission of pollution and has a substantial effect on improving air quality. This coincides with the construction of a beautiful China vigorously promoted by the state.
Adapt to the new normal and continue to push forward reforms
However, no policy can be achieved overnight. This requires the joint efforts of all sectors of society to adjust the festival Xi and adapt to the new situation.
For example, it is possible to explore ways to satisfy the people's sense of ritual by setting off cold fireworks without damaging the environment. Photoelectric technology can also be used to create a variety of pyrotechnic effects. This requires enterprises and scientific research forces to invest in innovative design and development of new products.
At the same time, regulators should step up scientific education to help the public understand the scientific considerations behind the policy and enhance environmental awareness. Specific centralized fireworks can also be set up to meet the traditional Xi of the people to a certain extent.
While continuing to push forward with reform, government departments should also maintain an open and rational attitude. Listen to public opinion through various channels, and continuously optimize policy ideas and implementation methods.
The relationship between environmental protection and economic and social development is a global problem. Countries are constantly exploring sustainable development paths that suit their national conditions. This is a long-term process that requires the joint efforts of all sectors of society.
The controversy over the ban on burning during the Spring Festival also reflects the challenges that China faces in the transition between old and new powers. But this is an opportunity for us to reflect on the development model, look at reform rationally, and jointly promote the construction of an environmentally friendly society. I believe that by working together, we will be able to find a balance between cultural heritage and environmental sustainability.
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