"Building Shanxi Province as a Leading Zone in Ecological Civilization: Baotai Mine as a Demonstration Site".
In the new era, the people have higher expectations and demands for a beautiful ecological environment. How to provide more ecological products and better meet the growing demands for a beautiful ecological environment is a significant issue that the construction of ecological civilization in the new era must scientifically answer. In just a few decades, China has completed the industrialization process that took developed countries hundreds of years. However, it has also encountered some ecological environmental problems.
"Promoting harmonious coexistence between humans and nature" is one of the essential requirements for modernization. Previous geologists took pride in prospecting and mining. Through exploration and investigation work, they searched for the potential and distribution of mineral resources, providing vital basis for the development and utilization of national resources. Their efforts have provided abundant mineral resources such as metal ores, coal, oil, and natural gas to various industries, supporting industrial production and infrastructure construction. It not only meets the country's economic needs but also achieves enormous economic benefits.
With China's increasing emphasis on the ecological environment, the concept of "green mountains and clear waters are as good as mountains of gold and silver" has been deepening. Many previously established mines are undergoing transformation and development. Geologists are now paying more attention to environmental protection and sustainable development. Through scientific exploration and mining planning, they protect the integrity and stability of the ecosystem. Geologists have realized the importance of environmental protection and sustainable development, changing their mindset, actively taking environmentally friendly measures, and adopting advanced technologies and methods to minimize disturbance to the natural environment.
Firstly, geologists focus on using non-invasive techniques in exploration and investigation. They employ remote sensing technology, geophysical exploration, and geochemical analysis to comprehensively study the distribution and potential of mineral resources on the surface and underground.
Secondly, geologists have implemented a series of environmental protection measures during mining. They reasonably plan the mining methods of mines, use advanced mining techniques and equipment to reduce land destruction and water pollution. At the same time, they pay attention to waste disposal and resource recycling to reduce the waste of natural resources.
Furthermore, geologists actively participate in ecological restoration work. After the completion of mining activities, they devote themselves to the ecological restoration and vegetation recovery of mining areas, protecting surface water bodies, soil, and biodiversity. They advocate for the construction of green mines, turning mines into harmonious ecosystems through greening, wetland construction, and vegetation coverage.
So far, there are 89 scenic spots and attractions named after mines. Different from general natural landscapes, these parks have mines as their theme, concentrating on displaying the history of mining and related cultural heritage.
In conclusion, by emphasizing environmental protection and sustainable development, geologists in Shanxi Province and throughout China have made significant progress in building an ecological civilization. Through the use of non-invasive techniques in exploration, implementation of environmental-friendly measures during mining, and active participation in
