Taiwan Must Eliminate the Dependence on Nuclear Power

Especially after the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant accident made a front page problem where nuclear power is controversial, the public's recognition of nuclear power in Taiwan remarkably increased. Today, Taiwan produces 22% (5.2 million megawatts) of energy from nuclear power produced at three power plants with six nuclear reactors. In addition to these three power plants, the nuclear power plant 4 under construction is not far from the center of public opinion over the past 20 years. The intensification of environmental and anti-nuclear movement in Taiwan did not only bring about policy debate about the use of nuclear energy for power generation and public concern (Hsiao. Liu et al, 1999). This seems to be an irreversible problem.

Taiwan has three power plants and six nuclear reactors. An active seismic fault occurred on the island, and some environmentalists believe Taiwan is not suitable for nuclear power plants. By using ABWR for the design and construction of the Longmen nuclear power plant, opposition of the people and a series of delays occurred, the government decided to stop construction in April 2014. Considering the time for referendum, construction will be suspended from July 2015 to 2017. The 2016 election is victorious by the government and its policy includes phasing out nuclear power generation.

Especially after the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant accident made a front page problem where nuclear power is controversial, the public's recognition of nuclear power in Taiwan remarkably increased. Today, Taiwan produces 22% (5.2 million megawatts) of energy from nuclear power produced at three power plants with six nuclear reactors. In addition to these three power plants, the nuclear power plant 4 under construction is not far from the center of public opinion over the past 20 years. The intensification of environmental and anti-nuclear movement in Taiwan did not only bring about policy debate about the use of nuclear energy for power generation and public concern (Hsiao. Liu et al, 1999). This seems to be an irreversible problem.

People are afraid of nuclear energy. From the recent crisis in Fukushima to the word "nuclear", many people are worried about their power. Most importantly, nuclear plants are believed to be able to produce and bring more nuclear weapons. Finally, regrettable, nuclear power is terrible to the environment. After all, these ideas are myths and we must educate the public about why these myths hinder recovery from better and more sustainable energy. First let's talk about nuclear power plants and public safety issues. Fossil fuels such as coal are more dangerous than nuclear power. How about nuclear melt down? Although it is very rare, tragedy can occur and it will happen, but there is no debate. However, they pose a threat, but it is a negligible threat compared to other energy sources.