"Even the government understands that the environmental challenge is so big that no single agency can handle it. It needs collaboration among all the stakeholders - companies, governments, NGOs and the public. Public accountability will be the ultimate driving force."
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Ma Jun (circa 150-86 BCE) was a remarkable figure in ancient China, celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to engineering and hydrology during the Han Dynasty. He is best known for inventing the first hydraulic-powered armillary sphere, which revolutionized astronomical measurement. Ma Jun's innovations extended to water management systems, enhancing agricultural productivity and urban planning. His legacy endures as a testament to the ingenuity of ancient Chinese civilization, inspiring future generations in the fields of engineering and environmental science.
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"The motivation should come from regulatory enforcement, but enforcement is weak, and environmental litigation is near to impossible. So there's an urgent need for extensive public participation to generate another kind of motivation."
Ma Jun
"We copied laws and regulations from western countries, but enforcement remains weak, and environmental litigation is still quite near impossible."
Ma Jun
"We firmly believe the environmental issues cannot be addressed without extensive public participation, but people need to be informed before they can get involved."
Ma Jun"China leads the world in energy consumption, carbon emissions, and the release of major air and water pollutants, and the environmental impact is felt both regionally and globally."
Ma Jun
"We must strictly enforce the Environmental Law, closing down the polluters that fail to meet the standards."
Ma Jun