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Vol. 588 / Content

Post-Paris Climate Conference

Vol. 588

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Industry

Post-Paris Climate Conference

Taiwan’s Major Emissions Challenges

Taiwan has made a “non-nuclear homeland” a priority. But with renewable energy technology and investment lacking and limits to energy-saving initiatives, Taiwan will find it hard to cut emissions, eliminate nuclear power and keep electricity prices low.

Industry

Low-Carbon Lifestyle:

More Than Saving Electricity

The Germans pay three times as much for electricity than the Taiwanese, yet Germany has been making great efforts to phase out cheaper nuclear power, investing instead in reducing carbon emissions and developing renewable energy sources. What can Taiwan learn from this?

International

Post-Paris Climate Conference

Global Low-Carbon Trends Taking Hold

The conclusion of the Paris Climate Agreement has raised the curtain on a low-carbon future. How are French and German corporations taking up the challenge to turn low carbon into high profits?

Politics & Society

The Burden of Being a Political Heir

In Chiayi County, the scions of two political families are pitched against each other. One is a political newbie, the other a seasoned street protestor, and they will have to prove that they are not puppets but able to pull a few strings themselves.

Politics & Society

Hsiao Bi-khim Takes on Local Scion

Having lost a by-election to him five years ago by over 6,000 votes, DPP Legislator Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) is now again taking on Wang Ting-sheng (王廷升), son of a former Hualien Magistrate, for a single seat in the legislature.

Politics & Society

Legislative Yuan Elections

A Second-generation Wave

Of the 356 candidates vying for directly elected legislative seats in Taiwan’s fast-approaching elections, 63 are from political families and 40 are the children of former politicians. Will they change the face of hereditary politics in the country?