环境公共事件在近10年来越来越频发，并且在2012年出现了一些重要的变化：第一，传统的带有邻避色彩的环境公共事件利益冲突更加尖锐，民间抗争方式更加激进；第二，地方政府面对不断增加的社会压力，反应(更确切地说是让步)更加迅速；第三，一些自发民间动员朝着更加理性、更加专业化的方向发展。比如在广州市民针对番禺垃圾焚烧项目组织的一系列集体行动中，出现了过往以城市住宅小区居民为主体的环境维权不具备的特点，进入组织化建设和政策倡导的阶段。
It is not accidental that collective actions against environmental pollution have taken place more often in the Chinese society since the last decade. Three points stand out featuring the major protests in 2012: First the protesters are employing more radical methods and level of contention is on the rise. Second,local governments react,or more precisely,strike a deal with the protesters,faster. Lastly,and more importantly,some cases spontaneous mobilization have gradually evolved and generated new social organizations keeping the momentum and pushing for policy change. The third trend is best shown by the anti-incinerator movement in Guangzhou since 2009.
