According to World Ecology Magazine, as the Spring Festival in 2024 approaches, Chinese society has once again set off a heated discussion about fireworks. The National People's Working Committee recently issued an important statement, saying that a complete ban on fireworks and firecrackers is illegal, and local governments need to revise the ban on fireworks. This statement has sparked widespread attention and heated discussions, and CCTV also published an article on December 27, calling on all localities to take this voice as an opportunity to completely ban fireworks and firecrackers, believing that it is time to end.
Fireworks have a long historical tradition in Chinese New Year culture, and as part of the celebration of the festival, they carry people's good wishes and hopes for the New Year. However, with the acceleration of urbanization and the improvement of environmental awareness, fireworks have also caused a series of problems, such as air pollution, noise nuisance, fires, etc. As a result, there has been a debate over whether there should be a total ban on fireworks.
The statement of the National People's Working Committee played an important role in this controversy. They made it clear that a complete ban on fireworks and firecrackers did not comply with the law, which meant that local governments needed to revise the relevant bans in accordance with the law. The proposition of this position has made people re-examine the issue of fireworks and firecrackers, and has triggered in-depth thinking.
The CCTV article emphasized the need for a total ban on fireworks. They believe that with the continuous advancement of urbanization, the environmental problems and safety hazards caused by fireworks have become impossible to ignore. Air pollution is a serious problem, and the discharge of fireworks during the Spring Festival every year can lead to the emission of a large number of harmful gases, which has a negative impact on air quality. In addition, the noise of fireworks often causes complaints from the public, especially for young children and the elderly, as noise disturbance can be harmful to health. Moreover, because fireworks are easy to cause fires, some fire accidents caused by fireworks and firecrackers will occur during the Spring Festival every year, which brings potential threats to people's lives and property safety.
However, the ban on fireworks has also sparked some opposition. Some believe that fireworks are part of traditional Chinese culture and an important element of the Spring Festival celebrations, and banning them would deprive people of their cultural traditions. In addition, the fireworks industry also provides employment opportunities for many people, especially in rural areas, and banning fireworks may cause many people to lose their jobs. It is also argued that the environmental and safety concerns posed by fireworks can be reduced by strengthening management and regulation, rather than a total ban.
In this controversy, we need to weigh the pros and cons and find a balance. First of all, the environmental and safety issues posed by fireworks should be taken into account, which cannot be ignored and have a negative impact on people's health and quality of life. Therefore, it is necessary to take measures to reduce the adverse effects of fireworks, including strengthening management, regulating the time and location of fireworks, etc.
At the same time, we should also respect and protect traditional culture, fireworks as part of the Spring Festival celebrations, carrying people's emotions and wishes. Therefore, it is possible to consider restricting or banning fireworks in urban areas, but allowing them in rural areas or on open sites to preserve traditional culture.
In addition, steps need to be taken to help those affected by the fireworks ban, such as providing job transfer training and employment opportunities to alleviate their financial pressure.
To sum up, whether a complete ban on fireworks and firecrackers is a "ban" or a "release" is not a black and white issue. While protecting the environment and ensuring public safety, we should also respect and protect traditional culture and provide assistance to those affected. By taking into account the interests of all parties, we can find a balanced solution that allows everyone to celebrate the New Year during the Chinese New Year while protecting our environment and safety.
Editor in charge: Zhang Jun.