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Taiwan will hold its fifth National Climate Change Committee meeting on July 24. Discussions will focus on net-zero buildings and sustainable development.

Taiwan Power Company commits to a coal-free future, achieving record low coal usage and reducing air pollution by nearly 80% over eight years. Despite a slight increase in coal use recently, Taipower remains on track with its reduction goals, planning new gas units to further cut coal reliance.

The Ministry of Economic Affairs warns that a new legislative decision may affect power stability and high-tech investment in Taichung. The proposal mandates Taichung Power Plant to cut coal use, aiming for zero by 2028. The government focuses on renewable energy and natural gas to ensure a stable power supply and reduce pollution.

Taiwan Power Company clarifies that the Maanshan reactor’s shutdown won’t require full operation at Taichung Power Plant. Emissions have dropped 70% since 2016.

TVBS staff and celebrities joined forces with environmental organization RE-THINK to clean a New Taipei beach, using AI technology to measure their success in reducing the pollution index from 67.3 to 8.7. The initiative highlights the media company’s commitment to environmental sustainability and addresses the growing crisis of marine pollution, which could see plastic waste outweighing fish in oceans by 2050 without intervention.

Environmental groups express concern as Trump plans to reinstate plastic straws in the U.S. Taiwan’s environment minister assures no policy shift, maintaining plastic reduction efforts.

Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment has launched a new initiative to reduce plastic use with recycling fee discounts, aiming for a circular economy and ambitious reduction goals by 2030.

Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming announced Taiwan’s plan for carbon pricing to boost green growth. A NT$10 billion Green Growth Fund will support net-zero goals.

Premier Cho Jung-tai announced Taiwan’s plan to phase out coal-fired power by 2034, using coal only in emergencies. The strategy includes air pollution control and increased gas usage.

Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen advocates for 80% of carbon fees to stay local, supporting pollution reduction and public health. Taichung City Council discusses the central government’s carbon fee plan, with concerns over local compensation.

Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming announced that future air pollution efforts will align with net-zero emission goals. The government will start collecting carbon fees in January 2025.

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Presidential candidates in Taiwan have unveiled energy policies that prioritize renewable energy and low-carbon gas as bridging fuels. Taipower, the national power company, has announced plans to accelerate the construction of gas turbine units across the country. The Hsieh-Ho Power Plant, which supplies electricity to the northern region, is currently undergoing an environmental impact assessment. Shifting from oil to gas can reduce air pollution by 96% and greenhouse gas emissions by 52%. In recent years, the government, private sector, and Taipower have made significant efforts to increase the capacity of renewable energy devices. As of September this year, the cumulative capacity of photovoltaic installations exceeded 11.55 million kilowatts, and wind power reached 2,583,000 kilowatts. By prioritizing green energy and using gas, Taipower has reduced air pollution emissions from thermal power plants by 60%, dropping from approximately 107,000 metric tons in 2016 to about 42,000 metric tons in 2022.