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Taiwan’s army conducts water landing training in Pingtung
The Army Air Training Center conducted water landing training in southern Taiwan on Oct. 15 to enhance soldiers’ adaptability following the PLA’s recent "Joint Sword-2024B" drill.2024/10/15 11:00 -
Paris activates heatwave plan amid scorching summer
Paris battles a heatwave as temperatures soar to 30 degrees Celsius. Authorities launch a heatwave plan, offering free water and cooling stations, highlighting the city’s lack of air conditioning on public transport. Tourists and locals adapt with hydration strategies as Paris prepares for the Olympics.2024/07/31 12:05 -
Taiwan rents air conditioners for athletes at Paris Olympics
Discover how Taiwan is preparing its athletes for the 2024 Paris Olympics with water-cooled air conditioners and interdepartmental support for optimal performance.2024/06/24 16:35 -
Hou Yu-ih confirms no toxic chemicals in air after fire
New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih assures public safety following a warehouse fire in Shenkeng District. Air quality tests show no hydrogen fluoride or heavy metals. Environmental agencies monitor PM2.5, carbon monoxide, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide levels. Safety measures include avoiding the area, keeping doors and windows shut, wearing masks, and seeking medical advice if needed. Shenkeng District’s Health Center prepares for potential medical demands, while hospitals provide emergency treatment and care for respiratory symptoms. The city government continues to oversee air and water quality examinations to ensure public safety.2024/02/22 10:38 -
Taiwan secures prime lodging for Paris 2024 Olympics
Taiwan’s Ministry of Education Sports Administration inspects the athletes’ village at the Paris 2024 Olympics, noting that Taiwan’s delegation has been allocated 39 single rooms for a comfortable rest environment. The Taiwan team has been granted an independent seven-story apartment in the village, which is located in Saint-Denis and features green construction designs. The village uses 100% renewable energy and will transform into a residential community and public activity area after the Olympics. The floors assigned to the Taiwan team are near completion, including 39 single rooms, 33 double rooms, and a two-story sky garden. The beds in the athletes’ dorms use thick cardboard frames and mattresses made from a special fishing net material. The athlete’s village won’t have air conditioning but will use a "floor cooling system" with cold water pipes installed under wooden floors. Portable air conditioners may be rented to ensure athletes get the best rest at night. Each country’s athletes’ village exterior can be self-designed, and Taiwan plans to discuss with the National Sports Training Center how to decorate and design the exterior to promote recognition of Taiwan and its athletes.2024/01/17 10:18 -
Tainan proudly showcases net-zero efforts at COP28 event
Discover the sustainable achievements of Tainan City in Taiwan as Director-General Hsu Jen-tse shares the city’s strategies for net-zero sustainability at the COP28 conference. Learn about Tainan’s initiatives to combat extreme weather, promote sustainable development, and achieve low-carbon adaptation. Explore their efforts in constructing an electric bus transport system and implementing smart parking solutions to reduce air pollution. With a focus on renewable energy, Tainan aims to become a solar-powered city with 4GW of solar panel installations. Additionally, the city is actively harnessing renewable water sources, projecting a future water supply of 83,000 cubic meters per day.2023/12/07 18:51 -
Fines possible for air-con water dripping, excessive noise
Summer is the peak season for using air conditioners, and recently the New Taipei City Environmental Protection Bureau has received numerous complaints from the public regarding water dripping or noise caused by air conditioners, which have been negatively affecting their quality of life.2023/07/11 00:59 -
斷水危機倒數中 開普敦全民搶水生存戰
南非開普敦是全球缺水最嚴重的城市,7月9日就是供水大限,現在已經開始執行限水政策,規定民眾每天用水量,但是隨時可能缺水的警告,都大大影響民眾生活,甚至有人乾脆自己挖地下水來用。2018/05/24 22:35