What do you think of turning ecological \"red lines\" into \"high-voltage lines\"?”

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　****On the morning of the 10th, while participating in the deliberations of the Qinghai delegation at the 12th REN National Congress, it was emphasized that ecological protection must be given top priority; efforts to safeguard the ecological environment should be carried out earnestly, with the same care taken to protect one’s eyes as is devoted to protecting the ecological environment, and it is necessary to treat the ecological environment as one would treat life itself, in order to promote a green mode of development and lifestyle. 　　Ecological environment construction has always been a matter of great concern to **. In recent years, **several directives have been issued regarding incidents of ecological damage that have occurred in certain areas, ordering that such issues be addressed with determination and to the end; no relief will be given until they are completely resolved. 　　Examples of such issues include the construction of villas in violation of regulations at the foot of the Qinling Mountains, the illegal filling of the lake in the Qiandao Lake drinking water protection area, over-exploitation of coal deposits in Muli, Qinghai, which has led to damage to the vegetation there, and the reduction of the area covered by the Karakolie Reserve in Xinjiang to make way for coal mines. 　　How are things progressing with the rectification in these places nowadays? Has the quality of the ecological environment improved? “Reporters from “Xinhua Viewpoint” conducted further investigations. 　　How well has the rectification been implemented? 　　——Building a golf course by filling Qiandao Lake Qiandao Lake is one of Zhejiang’s most famous tourist attractions. However, the beautiful natural scenery here was once severely threatened. In 2013, the media exposed that Qiandao Lake was filled in to create land for luxury hotels, villas, and golf courses. The well-known Qiandao Lake Country Golf Club has been accused of potentially contaminating drinking water sources. 　　Chen Naike, deputy to the Ren National Assembly and chairman of Guohe Holding Group, told reporters that the golf club has been shut down, and those responsible have been dealt with in accordance with the law. The reporter learned from ** in Chun’an County that the local authorities have further strengthened ecological protection building on the existing measures, and have made it clear that lake filling must never happen again. 　　——Illegal villas in the Qinling Mountains The Qinling Mountains are known as the \"Central Park\" of China and serve as an important ecological barrier. However, some people treat the Qinling Mountains as their own backyard. The Discipline Inspection Commission of Shaanxi Province found that these individuals illegally occupied large areas of forest land, arable land, and prime farmland at the northern foot of the Qinling Mountains, and built more than 200 villas in violation of regulations. 　　According to Shangguan Jiqing, deputy to the Ren National Committee and mayor of Xi’an, over the past few years Xi’an has carried out a series of targeted initiatives such as the demolition of illegal constructions, vegetation restoration, river management, and comprehensive treatment of gully areas. It has also enacted local regulations for the protection of the Qinling Mountains, thereby establishing a preliminary long-term mechanism for the ecological protection of this region. 　　The reporter learned that at present, all illegal buildings on the northern foothills of the Qinling Mountains in Xi’an have been demolished and confiscated in accordance with the law. Following the earlier handling of a group of individuals who violated discipline and regulations, under the supervision of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, relevant departments conducted thorough investigations into such individuals. 137 officials were held accountable; among those who were disciplined, 56 were at or above the county or department level, while 3 officials at the bureau level were subject to formal investigations. 　　——Illegal mining in the Muli coal field in Qinghai The Muli coal field, the largest coal field in Qinghai and located within the **-level nature reserve of the Qilian Mountains, has attracted widespread public attention due to illegal open-pit mining and over-exploitation, which have severely damaged the local alpine meadows, permafrost layers, and wetlands. 　　Nuo Weixing, deputy to the National People’s Congress and governor of the Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai Province, said that Qinghai Province has, in accordance with the requirements of the central government, ordered the companies involved to restore the ecological environment of the mines within a specified time frame. “Since August 2014, coal mines in the Muli mining area have been shut down for comprehensive rectification; measures such as slope stabilization for open-pit mining and reforestation of waste soil have been taken to restore the ecosystem, and the phased rectification tasks have now been completed. ” 　　——The area of the Karamayi Nature Reserve in Xinjiang has been reduced to make way for the mining industry. The Karamayi Wildlife Nature Reserve in Xinjiang is a habitat for wild animals that are under special protection, such as golden eagles, peregrine falcons, Mongolian gazelles, and argal antelopes. In February 2015, the website of the Environmental Protection Department of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region published a notice regarding the sixth adjustment to the boundaries and functional zones of the protected area; it was planned to reduce the area of this protected area by 179.3 square kilometers in order to allow for the development of coal mines, stone quarries, and other such projects. 　　“It is essential to foster an environmental awareness from the very beginning; one should not pursue short-term achievements at the expense of damaging the environment. ” said Ren, a deputy to the National People’s Congress, and Meldan Mugaiti, the governor of the Aksu Region. 　　It is understood that the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has resolutely implemented the spirit of relevant directives and decided to suspend any reductions. Fuyun County in Altay, where the project was originally planned to be reduced, stated that all construction and development activities within the protected area have been halted, and all enterprises located there have withdrawn. 　　Ecological benefits are becoming evident; a series of remediation measures taken in various places are already showing results. According to Nuo Weixing, in line with the principle that \"those who violate regulations are responsible for making corrections, and those who cause pollution are responsible for addressing it,\" the companies involved are making every effort to restore the ecology of the mining areas. Machines and equipment used for environmental restoration can be seen in these coal mines from time to time; rivers are dredged and mined-out areas are backfilled. In the Muli mining area, 11.42 million square meters of land covered by waste has been reforested. 　　The Muli mining area, after renovation, has seen a dramatic transformation: the roads are well-organized, the environment is clean, and unauthorized construction has disappeared. Some of the mining pits have been filled in, and the areas where grass has been planted are starting to regain their greenery. Over the past year or so, the local area has invested nearly 600 million yuan, over 30,000 units of machinery and equipment, and more than 80,000 person-days of labor. The supervision team from Qinghai Province has conducted on-site inspections in Muli on five occasions, and significant results have been achieved so far in the phased rectification efforts. Nuo Weixing said that Qinghai Province will continue to take measures and intensify its efforts to definitely achieve the goals set for the two-year comprehensive improvement initiative on schedule. 　　The ecological restoration projects in the northern foothills of the Qinling Mountains have also achieved results. After the illegal villas were demolished, the local authorities promptly carried out follow-up tasks such as waste removal and ecological restoration, in accordance with the vegetation restoration plan. By means of land reclamation and tree planting, the ecological environment on the ground and around the illegal constructions should be restored as soon as possible, in order to preserve the original intact ecosystem of the Qinling Mountains. 　　According to Shangguan Jiqing, in the next step, Xi’an will actively carry out ecological project construction such as river management and the improvement of gully areas. It will combine efforts to protect the ecological environment of the Qinling Mountains with initiatives aimed at improving people’s livelihoods. Stricter enforcement measures will be implemented to protect these areas, with a focus on cracking down on illegal activities that damage the ecological environment there, such as unauthorized logging, reckless mining, and illegal construction. Continuous efforts will be made to safeguard the ecology of the Qinling Mountains, with the goal of creating a landscape characterized by lush greenery and peace in the city. 　　After the suspension of efforts to reduce the area of the Karamayi Nature Reserve in Xinjiang, Fuyun County in Altay Region and Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture stepped up their efforts in conservation and protection work. Fuyun County requires mining enterprises within the protected area to carry out environmental restoration work before withdrawing, and has also increased the intensity of law enforcement inspections. Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture has mobilized resources to remove barriers such as fences and nets within the protected area that hinder the migration of wild animals, thereby restoring the integrity of their habitats there. At the same time, it is planned to reinclude certain areas with high conservation value that have been removed from the protected area boundaries back under its protection and management. 　　Shift the approach to development so that ecological benefits and economic benefits complement each other. Today, the golf clubs built illegally around Qiandao Lake have been transformed into high-altitude flower fields, wedding photography venues, and health and wellness centers, and local residents have reaped the benefits of developing an ecological economy. 　　Zhu Dangqi, Secretary of the Chun’an County Party Committee, said that in order to protect the pristine waters of Qiandao Lake, the local authorities have raised funds for environmental protection through various channels, carried out various forms of pollution control measures, and strengthened environmental monitoring as well as comprehensive law enforcement. When attracting investment, the local authorities firmly adhere to the \"three no’s\" principle: never sacrificing the environment, never accepting polluting enterprises, and never lowering environmental protection standards. 　　Treat the ecological environment as we treat life. The draft outline of the 13th Five-Year Plan proposes to focus on improving environmental quality, address the prominent issues in the field of ecology and environment, intensify efforts to protect the ecological environment, enhance the efficiency of resource utilization, provide the people with more high-quality ecological products, and work together to achieve prosperity for the people, a strong nation, and a beautiful China. 　　**It is noted that green mountains and clear waters are in themselves sources of wealth; the evergreen trees we plant are, in effect, money-making trees