Good ecology improves people's livelihood and well-being (green home)
June 5th is World Environment Day. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the first United Nations Conference on Human Environment, China took "Jointly Build a Clean and Beautiful World" as the theme of this year's Environment Day.
"Ecological prosperity is the prosperity of civilization." Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping has inherited the traditional culture of the Chinese nation, followed the trend of the times and the will of the people, and stood in the strategy of upholding and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics and realizing the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Highly, profoundly answered major theoretical and practical questions such as why to build ecological civilization, what kind of ecological civilization to build, and how to build ecological civilization, and systematically formed Xi Jinping's ecological civilization thought, which effectively guided the construction of ecological civilization and ecological environmental protection to achieve historic achievements, A historic change has taken place.
This edition focuses on the great changes that have taken place in the blue sky, clear water, and greenways in various places, reflecting the 10-year-old concept that green water and green mountains are invaluable assets resounding throughout China, a good ecological environment has become an important manifestation of building a moderately prosperous society in an all-round way, and green has increasingly become an economic and social high A bright background for quality development.
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The land of China is picturesque and full of vitality.
In Zhangjiakou, Hebei, the fresh air and the blue sky are praised by people; in Qinghai Lake, the boundless blue waves are rippling, and birds dance on the lake and sing sweetly; in Lingshan Island, Nansha District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong, the waterfront is clear and blue. The road is full of greenery, the egrets are flying on the river, and people have come to camp to "check in"...
General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized: "A good ecological environment is the fairest public product and the most inclusive people's well-being." "The ecological environment is a major political issue related to the party's mission and purpose, as well as a major social issue related to people's livelihood."
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, my country has vigorously promoted the construction of ecological civilization, and strived to provide more high-quality ecological products to continuously meet the growing needs of the people for a beautiful ecological environment.
Today, the green background of Beautiful China is getting brighter and brighter, and the good ecological environment continues to bring benefits to the people.
The blue sky increases, and the "temperament" improves
Last year, the ratio of days with good air quality in cities at the prefecture level and above increased to 87.5%
"There are more and more blue skies these days, and the Taihang Mountains in the west are often clearly visible from the urban area." The weather in Shijiazhuang, Hebei has been fine recently, and citizen Shi Zixian couldn't help but pick up his camera to take pictures.
Blue sky and white clouds are what the people long for.
Heavy industry in Hebei is developed. For a long time, the energy structure is more coal-heavy and the industrial structure is more weighted, which has brought heavy environmental costs.
In 2013, Hebei accounted for 7 of the 10 most polluted cities in the country.
Over the years, Hebei has been determined to adjust the industrial structure, control air pollution, and reduce and withdraw 110 million tons of crude steel production capacity and 38.69 million tons of coke production capacity; six key industries such as iron and steel and coking have all completed ultra-low emission transformation.
Walking into the new area of HBIS Group Shigang Company located in Jingxing mining area of Shijiazhuang City, the green factory area can't see smoke and dust, and can't smell peculiar smell.
In the workshop, scrap steel is sent to the electric furnace for smelting.
"What goes in is scrap steel, and what comes out is fine quality. EAF short-process steelmaking turns waste into treasure." said Chen Wenyin, first-level business director of the Environmental Protection Department of HBIS Group Shigang Company. Compared with the past long-process steelmaking, EAF short-process steelmaking Steel eliminates high-emission production links such as coking, sintering, and blast furnaces, and can reduce more than 75% of sulfur dioxide, particulate matter and other pollutants.
"The heat generated in the production process is used to heat the residents of the mining area in winter, and to generate electricity in other seasons to meet the office needs of the plant," said Du Haijing, first-level business director of the Equipment Energy Center of HBIS Group Shigang Company.
Focusing on key areas, key periods, and key areas, Hebei has launched a tough battle for pollution prevention and control, organized and implemented 32 special actions such as autumn and winter battles, dust pollution prevention and control, and summer ozone battles. Air pollution control.
After continuous efforts, the blue sky and white clouds have gradually become the norm.
Environmental monitoring data show that last year, the average concentration of PM2.5 in Hebei Province was 38.8 micrograms per cubic meter, down 62.7% from 2013; the number of days with good air quality reached 269, an increase of 120 days compared with 2013; the number of days with heavy pollution compared with 2013 64 days less.
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, various regions and departments have focused on solving outstanding problems such as air, water, and soil pollution that the people have strongly reported, and adhered to precise, scientific, and law-based pollution control. The quality of the ecological environment is improved.
Resolutely winning the battle to defend the blue sky is the top priority in the battle against pollution.
The Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan and the Three-Year Action Plan for Winning the Battle for the Blue Sky have been implemented successively, and structural adjustments in industries, energy, and transportation have continued to advance.
As of the end of last year, a total of about 145 million tons of steel production capacity nationwide had completed the ultra-low emission transformation of the whole process, and nearly 1.03 billion kilowatts of coal-fired power units had achieved ultra-low emissions.
The clean heating rate in the northern region reached 73.6%.
4.17 million high-emission vehicles were eliminated.
Environmental monitoring data show that from 2017 to last year, the average annual concentration of PM2.5 in cities at the prefecture level and above dropped by 25%, and the number of days with heavy pollution dropped by nearly 40%.
Last year, the ratio of days with good air quality in cities at the prefecture level and above reached 87.5%.
The air quality has been significantly improved, and the people's sense of gain, happiness and security have been significantly enhanced.
More clear water, newer appearance
Last year, the proportion of cross-sections with excellent surface water quality increased to 84.9%
Entering May, He Yubang, director of the Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve Administration, and his colleagues ushered in the busiest time of the year.
Some summer migratory birds have come one after another and are about to usher in the breeding season.
The important responsibility of He Yubang and his colleagues is to let migratory birds live and breed in Qinghai Lake with peace of mind.
In order to protect the clear water of a lake, Qinghai Province vigorously implemented special ecological construction, promoted the establishment of Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve, included in the list of internationally important wetlands, and established the Qinghai Lake Scenic Spot Protection and Utilization Administration.
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the integrated management of mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, grass, sand and ice in the Qinghai Lake area has continued to advance.
"The area and water level of Qinghai Lake have been increasing for 17 consecutive years, returning to the level of the 1960s. According to estimates, it is equivalent to an increase of 100 West Lakes." Director of the Tourism Management Office of Qinghai Lake Scenic Area Protection and Utilization Administration Chen Dehui said that the reserves of the key species of naked carp in Qinghai Lake reached 108,500 tons, and the population of the flagship species, Przewalski's gazelle, increased from less than 300 in the 1990s to more than 2,800 last year.
The ecology has improved, the appearance of Qinghai Lake has increased, and the life of the herdsmen around the lake has become more beautiful.
Exquisite Pulu blankets, carved square coffee tables, fragrant milk tea flavor... Walking into the small wooden house located in Zhaxi Ranch, Heimahe Town, Gonghe County, Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, the rich ethnic characteristics come to you.
Tashi Ranch now has more than a dozen guest rooms.
"The government has provided us with garbage sorting bins, waste water storage tanks, and environmental protection appliances, and also provided free skills training to protect the ecology and increase income. Nothing was delayed!" said Zha Nanjie, a ranch owner.
Protect the ecology, and the days will be beautiful.
On the shore of Qinghai Lake, self-driving tours, cycling tours, and hiking tours are booming. Ecotourism products such as sightseeing, research, and folk experience are very popular. Herdsmen run homestays and farmhouses, and there are more than 20,000 rural tourism employees.
Protect water ecology and improve water environment.
Many rivers and lakes reproduce the beauty of clear water and green shores and shallow fishes.
In the summer Baiyang Lake, the water surface is sparkling, and the reeds are swaying.
"In recent years, the water quality has been getting better and better, and it has reached a new level every year! The water quality of Baiyangdian was inferior to Class V in 2017. With great efforts, the water quality in Dian District reached Class III last year, the best level in 10 years." Hebei Xiong Liu Dongmei, head of the environmental monitoring station of the Anxin County Branch of the Ecological Environment Bureau of the Anxin District Management Committee, was very excited.
As a native of Baiyangdian, she has witnessed great changes in her hometown.
In April this year, the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal opened to water for the first time in a century.
In May of this year, the Yongding River opened its entire line in spring for the first time since it was cut off in 1996.
Today, when traveling by train or car to the North China Plain from south to north, people can see that some rivers that have been dry for many years have been surging with blue waves.
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, my country has steadily promoted the battle for clear water and comprehensively implemented the water pollution prevention and control action plan.
Establish a water ecology assessment mechanism in the Yangtze River Basin, intensify efforts to monitor, trace and remediate sewage outfalls in the Yangtze River, and organize and complete the investigation of sewage outfalls in the upper and middle reaches of the main Yellow River.
Solidly carry out urban black and odorous water treatment.
More than 19,000 township-level centralized drinking water source protection areas have been planned.
The environmental quality of surface water across the country has steadily improved.
Last year, the proportion of surface water sections with grades I-III water quality rose to 84.9%, and the proportion of sections with inferior grade V water quality dropped to 1.2%.
The water quality of the Yangtze River and Pearl River basins continued to be excellent, the water quality of the Yellow River basin was significantly improved, and the water quality of the Huaihe River and Liaohe River basins improved from mild pollution to good.
The proportion of excellent water quality in coastal waters rose to 81.3%.
More green space, more comfortable life
By the end of last year, more than 80,000 kilometers of greenways had been constructed nationwide
On Lingshan Island, Nansha District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, there is a water-fronted island-tip blue road.
Lingshan Island Jianbi Road highlights the characteristics of "green ecology, low-carbon energy saving, smart city, and Lingnan characteristics".
"In the ecological embankment of Shuiwu Square, you can see the new ecological slope protection structure technology, which can not only withstand the washing of waves, but also plant green plants." Liang Ruizhong, chief engineer of the Pearl Bay Administration, introduced that the multi-level landscape wave elimination platform technology is also used here. Integrate a single city flood control project with urban landscape construction, coastal tourism and leisure and other infrastructure construction.
Along the way, there are waterfalls square, riverside wetland art plank road and other scenic spots dotted along the way, and the scenery is pleasant.
"This year's 'May Day' period is particularly hot. When the weather is good, there are more than 30,000 tourists a day along the riverside." Zeng Yubo, deputy director of the Nansha District Water Affairs Bureau, said that in recent months, every holiday, there are many tourists. Citizens come to play.
Many citizens camp in Bidao to get close to nature.
Camping enthusiast Shi Jianqing is a frequent visitor here. In his opinion, Bidao has beautiful scenery, good ecological environment and complete service facilities, which is very suitable for camping.
A slow blue trail winds its way up the river bank, with lush banyan trees and jacarandas in full bloom.
Cyclists pass by, walkers come and go in groups of three or five... The construction of Binhe Bidao not only creates a harmonious activity space between man and nature, but also clears up traffic jams, allowing people to travel more smoothly.
"This place is located in the middle reaches of the Nangang River. Before, both sides of the river bank were blocked. Citizens in the lower reaches had to go to work in the upper reaches and had to go around a large circle." , Citizens can ride bicycles along the river, from downstream to upstream in 20 minutes, and the scenery along the way is beautiful.
Beautiful Green Road has become a beautiful ecological business card in Guangdong.
By the end of last year, a total of 2,900 kilometers of green roads had been built in the province, and there were more and more scenes of lush water plants and flocks of egrets.
"The construction of Bidao complies with the people's needs for a beautiful ecological environment and public leisure space, and has become a healthy way for urban and rural residents to relax, exercise, and commute, an ecological corridor, a leisure post road, and a cultural walkway." The relevant person in charge of the Guangdong Provincial River Chief Office Say.
All over the country, with the increasing number of green spaces, people are more comfortable enjoying green leisure and slow life.
Seagulls, river water, blue sky, green trees... Shanghai Yangpu Binjiang is located at the eastern end of the Huangpu River coastline. It used to be a gathering place for enterprises with the roar of machines, and now it has become a waterfront public space with historical thickness and urban temperature.
In recent years, Shanghai has promoted the transformation of the Huangpu River coastline. Yangpu Riverside has gradually transformed from a production coastline dominated by factories and warehouses to a life coastline, ecological coastline, and landscape coastline dominated by parks and green spaces. The "rust belt" has become a "show belt" of life, adding a beautiful landscape to the city.
On the banks of Qiandao Lake in Chun'an County, Zhejiang, the 150-kilometer-long greenway around the lake has a pleasant scenery; in the country park of Fuzhou City, Fujian, about 20 kilometers of slow walking trails can enjoy the scenery and carry out "smart sports"; Chengdu, Sichuan, large and small Parks, communities, greenways all over the place, greenery spreads out...
In recent years, in order to meet the needs of the masses for leisure, sports, and green travel, many places have planned and constructed slow-moving systems such as greenways, green roads, and healthy trails.
The Central Office and the State Office issued the opinions on promoting the green development of urban and rural construction, and proposed to scientifically formulate urban slow-moving system planning, and build bicycle lanes and green lanes according to local conditions.
Statistics show that by the end of last year, more than 80,000 kilometers of greenways had been built across the country.
By the end of 2020, the green space rate in urban built-up areas nationwide reached 38.24%, and the per capita park green space area reached 14.78 square meters.
The increase of green leisure space makes people's life healthier and more high-quality.