"So, the first step is to regulate the production of mines, promote the management of tailings and pits, regulate the rational use of water resources in mining areas, reduce and eliminate unreasonable water discharge issues, and simultaneously carry out ecological restoration work on some abandoned mines."
"Second is to impose restrictions on relevant companies and factories, with the government taking the lead in building sewage treatment plants, promoting the use of clean energy such as oil, natural gas, and electricity."
In the early 20th century, compared to the more polluting coal, oil was clearly a clean energy source as well. Of course, Deberne mainly meant to phase out some old steam machinery used by enterprises, which was not only inefficient but also heavily polluting.
"Third, as previously mentioned, is to rectify and restore the ecology along rivers such as the Kafue, while simultaneously promoting the maintenance of the Kitwe section of the Central Canal."
