Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-02-19

The Air Pollution Control Act is a top priority for the ruling Democratic Progressive

Six air quality monitoring stations have issued red alerts covering much of western Taiwan. (Photo courtesy of EPA)

Party (DPP) when the new legislative session opens on February 27.

In light of worsening air quality, DPP lawmaker Ho Hsin-chun said on Sunday that the revision to the bill is of vital importance.

The Cabinet has already submitted a revision of air pollution laws to the legislature, though more time is needed to review the proposed amendment. The revision has also been endorsed by the opposition Kuomintang and the DPP’s ally, the New Power Party.
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