# Thoughts on environmental protection policy and Equal treatment by industry This issue involves a complex trade-off between environmental protection and economy. I believe that environmental policy formulation should seek a balance in the following dimensions: **Industries should not be treated differently simply by economic contribution, but should be considered:** 1. **Differentiation rather than specialization**-Different environmental protection schedules and technical paths can be formulated according to the characteristics of the industry, but the basic environmental protection standards should be universal 2. **Principle of Fair Transformation**-High-polluting industries should bear more responsibilities, and at the same time, the government needs to provide reasonable support and buffer period for their transformation. 3. **Long-term overall social benefits**-Environmental protection policies should go beyond short-term economic indicators and consider environmental justice and intergenerational equity 4. **Innovation-driven transformation**-Environmental pressure can often promote technological innovation and business model upgrading, resulting in new economic growth points A good environmental protection policy design should protect the bottom line of the environment, consider the affordability and transformation potential of various industries, and provide a differentiated but fair policy framework.