In recent years, with the increasing awareness of environmental protection, various localities have introduced policies to strengthen air pollution control. Recently, the Baifo Vegetable Market in Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, asked some merchants to stop the processing and production of noodles and pancakes and other foods, on the grounds that "due to the impact on the atmospheric environment", which caused a lot of discussion.
After the incident, the relevant departments made adjustments and explained the situation, and the incident can draw lessons from it.
Does noodle pancake processing really have an impact on the environment?
One might ask whether the processing of noodles and pancakes really has a real impact on air quality and the environment? Theoretically, the processing of noodles and pancakes requires the use of gas or electric heating equipment to raise the temperature, which does produce a certain amount of pollutants such as greenhouse gases and particulate matter. But we need to see if the angle of the problem is appropriate.
First of all, each merchant processes it individually, and the pollution generated is actually low. There are many merchants in the wet market at the same time, which may gradually accumulate into problems in the long run. Second, its environmental impact is still small compared to other large-scale industrial and energy sectors.
In addition, the relevant authorities should assess the pollution level of different industries and behaviors in detail before issuing corresponding regulations, and should not dream of "one size fits all".
In conclusion, we can't say that noodle pancake processing is completely harmless, but we also can't say that it necessarily has a significant negative impact on the environment. The key is to grasp the relativity and extent of the problem, and to come to a reasonable and credible conclusion.
How to synergize traditional food culture and environmental protection
Traditional snacks and diets play an important role in the daily life of mainland people, and they are an important part of local customs and culture. However, with the process of industrialization, some traditional industries may bring certain environmental pressures. At this time, how to balance the inheritance of traditional culture and environmental protection has become particularly important.
Policies issued by relevant departments should be based on the principles of prudence and rationality.
First, traditional food culture cannot be directly defined as a "source of pollution", which is unrealistic and hurts cultural self-esteem;
second, it can reduce its environmental impact by promoting environmental protection practices, such as improving technical equipment;
Third, when restricting certain projects, sufficient reasons should be given to convince the public;
Fourth, it cannot be said that tradition must be abolished, and ways of sustainable development should be explored.
Finding the balance between tradition and modernity, environment and development through guidance from top to bottom requires long-term exploration in theory and practice.
Local examples suggest that caution should be exercised in the introduction of policies
Similar situations continue to emerge across the country. For example, Sichuan's restrictions on private bacon processing and Heilongjiang's restrictions on paper business are all carried out on the grounds of "environment" or "superstition", but they touch the vital interests of all sectors of the people, and it is difficult to justify them.
This means that at the level of policy implementation, it is also necessary to be cautious enough. First, we should not elevate individual incidents to theories and presuppose conclusions; second, we should live within our means and choose reasonable limits and methods; third, we must not "one-size-fits-all" and should be given sufficient room for flexible operation; and fourth, we must not use one or two words to put a "big hat" on it.
Local examples remind us that environmental protection cannot be an opportunity to intervene at will. Policy enforcement departments need to be cautious in the establishment of arguments and the details of implementation.
Public participation and policy improvement
Environmental issues are closely related to people's livelihood, and theories are inconclusive, so it is also important for the public to see and participate. For example, after the noodle incident, scholars and Internet users have put forward their own opinions, which has given feedback to the relevant departments.
In the future, government departments can collect suggestions from various sectors of the community through various channels and regularly revise and improve existing policies. Businesses and citizens should also actively practice low-carbon production methods and cultivate environmental awareness in their daily lives. It is only through long-term interaction and learning Xi that we can find a truly balanced balance.
In short, this incident reminds us that while promoting environmental protection, we must also respect and protect regional culture, and find the right degree and boundaries for policy implementation. In the long run, universal participation may be the best way forward. I believe that as long as we are willing to judge and improve our work with an open and pragmatic attitude, we will usher in a more sustainable development model. #文章首发挑战赛#