Reported about 1 year ago
Several civil groups, including the 'National Anti-Nuclear Action Platform,' organized a concert outside the Legislative Yuan in response to recent proposals by legislators to extend the operation of nuclear power plants. Over a thousand participants gathered to protest against the extension and rushed legislative amendments. Notable figures like the Chairman of Hesing Group, Tong Tzuhsean, and former Academia Sinica President Lee Yuan-tseh were criticized during the event. Speakers, including former Deputy Director of the Environmental Protection Administration Chan Shun-kwei, called for clarity from the ruling party on their stance regarding nuclear power extension. Indigenous singer Panai, who received the Golden Melody Award, also performed at the concert, expressing disappointment in the potential extension of nuclear power. The criticism extended to Tong's advocacy for nuclear power restoration, with concerns raised about associated risks and potential consequences. The event highlighted dissenting opinions towards nuclear energy policy in Taiwan, with a focus on renewable energy alternatives and the country's position in the global context of climate change.
Source: YAHOO