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, which is a lot. In the omni-media era, all kinds of news and information “look like ridges and peaks from one side”, and there are even more divergent opinions in the public opinion field. It is necessary to use in-depth rational thinking, diverse observations from the other side, and a warmer understanding of life to clear away the clouds and fog. Concentrate wisdom and strength.
In ancient times, there was "The Snake Catcher", a small fable containing big principles. Now look at "The Snake Catcher", the small incisions present the big theme. Starting today, the column "Public Catchers" will be launched, taking a broad view of all things, focusing on natural resources, capturing public opinion hot spots, distinguishing right from wrong, exploring hidden patterns, and inviting you to savor and ponder through relaxed reasoning.
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| Author: Jiao Siying
“A footworm can pass through a dike and float a town. "Although earthworms are small, they have great abilities. "No trading, no killing." This principle applies not only to whales, , elephants and other wild animals that have been included in the key protection list, but also applies to seemingly inconspicuous animals like earthworms.
"With just one click, more than ten kilograms of earthworms can be produced by electricity." "Earthworms can be produced in seconds regardless of the land." "Catch earthworms neatly, without getting stuck or exposed." Search for "Electric Earthworms" on the online shopping platform. If you use keywords such as "machine" and "earth dragon instrument", a large number of metal instruments will come into view. The price of these electric earthworm machines ranging from 100 yuan to 800 yuan, some of which have sold more than 100,000, have become a hot commodity. "Internet celebrity" product.
In recent years, due to its medicinal value and huge economic benefits, earthworms, a common little insect, have become the object of people's pursuit because they are rich in earthworms and many nutrients. A variety of amino acids , vitamins, etc., can be used as precious medicines to treat many diseases. The rising market price of earthworms has directly promoted the hot sales of the "killer" electric earthworm machine, and has also led to the decrease in the number of wild earthworms
. In 2020, the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation filed a public interest lawsuit against three electric vermimachine manufacturers in Zhongshan, Guangdong, regarding issues such as excessive harvesting of vermicomposters. It was called the first case of electric vermicomposters in my country. The trial was full of twists and turns. Fortunately, both the first and second instance verdicts were: the three companies were compensated for economic losses of approximately 1.59 million yuan, and an apology statement was published in the national media.
Although the gavel has fallen, the controversy surrounding this case has not subsided in recent days. The debate is raging again, focusing on: earthworms are not a nationally protected wild animal, and businesses should bear legal consequences.
In this regard, we need to review the important role of earthworms in ecology and human beings. "The Gut of the Earth," earthworms are an important link in the soil food chain. Healthy earthworm populations can act as nature's "plows," building channels, nurturing subsoil, and mixing it with organic residues to accumulate energy for soil ecosystems. Darwin once wrote in his work: "There are probably few animals in the world that occupy such an important position in world history as earthworms. "
It is for this reason that we cannot let the phenomenon of overharvesting by electric earthworm machines go unchecked. If overharvesting is allowed to grow, it will not only harm earthworms, but also endanger other organisms in the soil, destroy the entire soil ecosystem, and then affect Crop cultivation. You must know that soil accumulation is a complex and extremely slow process. The soil that is about 2 meters thick on the earth's surface needs to accumulate for nearly 100,000 years. Once the soil is destroyed, the consequences will be unimaginable. Today, as we move towards ecological civilization, we often reflect on industrial civilization. The electric earthworm machine seems to have once again made us smell the ruthlessness of technology. Although it is mixed with various human needs such as medicine and food, the biological world, including humans, is the most particular. The word is "balance". Faced with this almost "extinction" hunting method, we should at least think about it: How to control the number of wild animals? Can the hunting method be optimized? How to effectively protect earthworms and other valuables? Ecological proliferation of wild animals? Wait.
"An earthworm can float through a dike." "Although earthworms are small, they have great abilities. "No trading, no killing." This principle applies not only to whales, elephants and other wild animals that have been included in the key protection list, but also to seemingly inconspicuous animals like earthworms. .As experts say, we cannot wait until species are endangered to protect them. Humans cannot live without healthy and vibrant soil, and earthworms are the "health guardians" of the soil. Be kind to earthworms and be kind to the soil. This is the awareness we should have.
Author: Jiao Siying
New media editor: Chen Ping
Preliminary review: Du Xiaoyi
Review: Cheng Xiujuan Che Na
Review and signature: Zhao Xiaotao
