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Is it the End for Nuclear Energy in Taiwan?

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Taiwan used to rely heavily on nuclear power, but that energy source has fallen out of favor with large portions of the public and politicians. Now only one reactor remains active in the country, and that plant is slated for shutdown next year. So, is the history of nuclear power in Taiwan coming to an end? Featuring: Tsung-Kuang Yeh, Distinguished Professor at the Institute of Nuclear Engineering and Science at National Tsing Hua University, and Chia-Wei Chao, Research Director at Taiwan Climate Action Network