Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2017-12-13
Premier William Lai says that the government is taking steps to fight air pollution caused
Air pollution can be a particular problem in central and southern parts of Taiwan, like in the southern city of Kaohsiung, pictured here. (CNA file photo)
by power plants. Lai was speaking Wednesday before attending an international energy forum.
Responding to suggestions that the government might develop nuclear power, Lai said the government will instead make amending the Air Pollution Control Act a priority. The Tsai Ing-wen administration has made eliminating nuclear power by 2025 an important plank of its domestic policy.
Lai said that government will use tools like an amended law on air pollution to help clean up Taiwan’s air.
Lai also said the percentage of Taiwan’s power generated from coal-fired plants is expected to drop, while the amount of power derived from natural gas will rise. At the same time, he said facilities and equipment meant to cut down on pollution will be installed at power plants. Taiwan will also bring in coal that has been treated to reduce sulfide levels. [FULL STORY]
