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Taiwan is only months away from shutting off all nuclear power, but some questions whether the tech powerhouse is ready
By ABC NEWS (Australia)Published : Oct. 26, 2024 - 10:44
Here in Australia, the Coalition is pushing to build seven nuclear power plants around the country, but in Taiwan, they’re working to phase out their own nuclear energy grid. The island’s last reactor is due to be decommissioned next year amid fears of earthquakes and safe waste disposal. But as Taiwan imports nearly all its energy, most of which is fossil fuels, those advocating for nuclear to stay point out that it is essential for energy security amid threats from China.