In traditional Chinese folklore, fireworks have always been an indispensable part of the Spring Festival. However, in recent years, with the improvement of environmental awareness and the prominence of safety issues, some places have begun to ban or restrict the use of fireworks. Some people support this ban policy, arguing that it is due to environmental protection and safety considerationsThere are also those who oppose it, believing that this is a deprivation of traditional culture and people's rights.
First of all, from the perspective of environmental protection, there is indeed a certain necessity to ban fireworks. With the acceleration of industrialization, air pollution is becoming more and more serious, and the use of fireworks will undoubtedly increase the level of air pollution. According to Xinhua News Agency, the number of heavily polluted days has dropped by 93 percent in the past decade, and the proportion of days with good air quality in cities at and above the prefecture level has reached 865%, China has become the country with the fastest improvement rate of air quality in the world. This shows that China's environmental protection work has achieved remarkable results. During the short Spring Festival, although fireworks and firecrackers will not have much impact on the environmental performance of the whole year, they can add up, and if fireworks are set off on a large scale every festival, it will inevitably have an adverse impact on air quality.
However, for many people, setting off fireworks during the Spring Festival is not only a way to celebrate, but also a traditional culture and spiritual sustenance. Chinese people who have worked hard for a year should enjoy the joy of the New Year and have the right to look up at the brilliant fireworks. This custom has become deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and has become an indispensable part of the Spring Festival. Therefore, the complete ban on fireworks will undoubtedly have a certain impact on people's psychology.
As for safety, as long as reasonable control measures are adopted, it is completely possible to let people enjoy the fun of setting off fireworks under the premise of ensuring safety. For example, designate time and areas where fireworks can be set off, stipulate that members of the public must set off fireworks at designated times and places, and strengthen safety publicity and supervision. This not only ensures the safety of the people, but also allows people to enjoy the joy of setting off fireworks. The practice of some localities in this regard is quite mature, and if this is used as an excuse for banning, it is a lazy and one-size-fits-all approach.
To sum up, the question of whether fireworks should be banned needs to be comprehensively considered in terms of environmental protection, safety and traditional culture. In terms of environmental protection, although China's air quality has improved significantly, it still needs to continue to workIn terms of safety, as long as reasonable control measures are taken, it is completely possible to let people enjoy the fun of setting off fireworks under the premise of ensuring safety;In terms of traditional culture, there is a need to respect the cultural customs and psychological needs of the people. Therefore, whether to ban fireworks and firecrackers, measures should be taken according to local conditions and classified policies: in areas with poor air quality and large safety hazards, control can be strengthened;In areas with a strong traditional cultural atmosphere and greater people's needs, the control can be moderately relaxed, so that people can enjoy the joy of setting off fireworks. At the same time, it is also crucial to strengthen publicity and education to improve people's awareness of environmental protection and safety. Only in this way can we meet the cultural needs of the people and achieve sustainable development and social harmony while protecting the environment and ensuring safety.