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Juming Museum seeks donations after severe flooding
Typhoon Krathon’s impact on the Juming Museum in New Taipei led to severe damage to artworks. The museum seeks donations for restoration efforts, emphasizing its cultural value.
2024/10/07 21:00
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高齡123歲擁有1萬名孩子 全球最長壽巨鱷體重超驚人!
居住在南非斯科特堡的克羅克沃爾德保育中心(Crocworld Conservation Centre),一隻名叫亨利(Henry)的尼羅鱷(Nile crocodile),正式獲得認證為世界上「最年長的鱷魚」,牠今年高齡123歲。根據保育中心的說法,這隻巨鱷過去百年來,與他的6個配偶、合計孕育超過1萬隻後代。除了超長壽被外界記得,亨利更以其巨大的體型和可怕尖牙聞名,其重達700公斤的體型,幾乎等於一輛小型巴士。牠出生在南部非洲的波扎那奧卡萬戈三角洲(Okavango Delta),1900年12月16日是亨利的生日,牠的家鄉目前被被聯合國教科文組織列為世界遺產。
2024/10/03 15:16
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MOEA: minimal CPI impact from rate changes
Taiwan’s Economic Minister Kuo Jyh-huei announced that 96% of electricity consumers will not see a rate increase, with minimal impact on the CPI. Industrial users face a 12.5% hike.
2024/10/01 21:00
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Premier Cho vows to stabilize household electricity rates
Premier Cho Jung-tai emphasized the government’s commitment to stabilizing household electricity rates during a legislative session. Legislators raised concerns about the upcoming electricity rate review.
2024/09/24 15:52
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Premier Cho investigates high electricity use at residence
Premier Cho Jung-tai announced an investigation into abnormal electricity usage at his residence. Legislator Huang Kuo-chang criticized the high consumption as wasteful.
2024/09/24 13:25
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Yilan fisherman catches rare deep-sea shell, plans to sell
Discover the story of a Taiwanese fisherman in Yilan County who caught a rare Rumphius’ slit shell and plans to sell it, sparking a debate on wildlife conservation. The National Taiwan Museum urges the return of such species to their natural habitats, highlighting the importance of preserving marine biodiversity for future generations.
2024/09/23 16:38
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MOI targets net-zero with public building upgrades
Discover how Taiwan plans to upgrade public buildings for first-class energy efficiency by 2050, aiming for net-zero emissions. Learn about the MOI’s initiatives, including solar panels in national parks.
2024/09/09 14:27
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Taichung mayor embarks on global trips to boost city ties
Discover how Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen’s international trips, including visits to Hong Kong, Europe, Singapore, and the U.S., aim to boost global exchanges and expand the city’s international relations.
2024/08/27 11:07
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Taiwan to invest NT$900 billion in green energy by 2030
Discover Taiwan’s ambitious NT$900 billion investment plan to boost green energy and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, as announced by Premier Cho Jung-tai. Learn about the strategies and initiatives aimed at enhancing sustainability and combating climate change.
2024/08/22 13:51
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Kaohsiung urges traffic cooperation for crab migration
Discover how Kaohsiung is protecting Taiwan’s largest land crab, the Cardisoma carnifex, during its perilous migration to the sea. Learn about the city’s conservation efforts and how you can help.
2024/08/20 15:31
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Hsinchu Zoo reports hippo chip-feeding incident to police
Discover the story of a visitor feeding hippos potato chips at Hsinchu Zoo, sparking outrage and leading to police involvement. Learn how the zoo is responding to promote animal safety.
2024/08/15 14:51
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DPP’s Huang Jie stands out in Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan
DDP legislator Huang Jie shaped the 11th session of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan with her focus on sovereignty, gender rights, and more, amid notable incidents.
2024/07/18 14:40
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Premier Cho outlines Taiwan’s energy strategy
Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai is steering the country toward a sustainable energy future, emphasizing new nuclear technology and diverse power sources to ensure stability and global supply chain integrity.
2024/07/17 14:01
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Second Chinese pangolin baby from Taiwan born in Prague
Discover the story of Guo Bao and Run Hou Tang, two Chinese pangolins from Taipei Zoo, who welcomed their second baby at Prague Zoo, marking a milestone in Europe’s captive breeding efforts.
2024/07/12 13:36
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Starfish outbreak threatens Taiwan’s Dongsha Atoll
Taiwanese Coral Reef Society to combat a severe crown-of-thorns starfish outbreak at Dongsha Atoll, threatening coral reefs. Learn about the efforts to protect this ecosystem.
2024/07/10 22:00
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Tree sparrow population under 2,000, says Taiwan agency
Discover the efforts to save Taiwan’s endangered Tree Sparrow, with a population under 2,000. Learn about the threats they face and the conservation strategies in place by the MOA and KMU.
2024/07/01 10:39
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Taipei Zoo celebrates panda Yuan Bao’s 4th birthday
The Taipei Zoo celebrated Yuan Bao the panda’s fourth birthday with a unique cake and shared knowledge about her care, diet adjustments during pseudo-pregnancy, and future prospects.
2024/06/28 18:28
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Taiwan braces for fewer typhoons in 2024, CWB reports
Discover the Central Weather Bureau’s forecast for Taiwan, predicting two to four typhoons from June to November, a figure that’s below average to normal. Learn about the impact of El Niño and La Niña on typhoon formation and Taiwan’s preparation for potential water conservation and disaster prevention measures.
2024/06/25 15:20
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Taiwan’s environment minister highlights net-zero challenges
Explore how Taiwan’s Minister of Environment, Peng Chi-ming, addresses the challenges of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and the role of nuclear energy and conservation in this effort.
2024/06/06 16:02
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Taipei rescues 130 turtles, celebrates World Turtle Day
Discover how Taipei’s Animal Protection Office is championing turtle conservation, rescuing 130 turtles since January and urging public cooperation on World Turtle Day. Learn about their efforts and how you can help.
2024/05/23 18:09
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No power shortage behind Taoyuan outages, Taipower clarifies
Discover how Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) addresses the surge in power outages in Taoyuan City, clarifying that the issue is not due to electricity shortage but localized incidents. Learn about their efforts in energy conservation and steps to reduce future outages.
2024/05/09 16:55
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Taiwan faces water shortages as some reservoir levels fall
Explore how Taiwan’s critical water shortages are impacted by seasonal changes and increased industrial demand, posing challenges for its semiconductor industry and agricultural needs.
2024/04/25 18:31
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Taiwan to open marine conservation education center in July
The Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA) renews its MOU with the National Museum of Natural Science and the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium to boost marine conservation and science education, announcing the opening of a new marine conservation education center in Central Taiwan by July 2024. The collaboration, deepened on World Earth Day, aims to enhance marine wildlife habitat and wetland conservation efforts, alongside a sea turtle rehabilitation project showing significant success in wildlife rescue endeavors.
2024/04/22 15:25
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Xiaoliuqiu introduces marine conservation fee for visitors
Starting July 1, Lambai Island, also known as Xiaoliuqiu, will impose a NT$60 marine conservation fee on visitors entering designated intertidal zones. This initiative, aimed at balancing tourism and ecology for sustainable development, will also limit the number of visitors to these areas. Funds collected will be used for the maintenance and restoration of natural ecological resources. The Pingtung County government and local ecotourism organizations support this measure to protect the island’s environment, which receives over 1 million visitors annually.
2024/04/16 13:55
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Mazu Pilgrimage shines light on endangered dolphins
Conservation groups follow Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage in Changhua to raise awareness about endangered Indo-Pacific humpbacked dolphins, known as "Mazu Fish," urging public to protect the species facing threats from climate change and human activities.
2024/04/11 18:34