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Scientists Gather in Taipei for 7-Seas Air Quality Workshop

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More than 100 international atmospheric experts from the US, Europe, and Japan have gathered in Taipei for the 2026 7-Seas Workshop. Marking the 20th anniversary of Taiwan's world-class Lulin Atmospheric Background Station, researchers are revealing key data gathered from joint 3D tracking experiments with NASA Aeronet. The findings show a clear line between high-altitude transboundary smog and domestic ground pollution—sparking fresh demands from the environment ministry for tighter local traffic emission controls.

Taiwan Expands Air Quality Research

 

REPORTER:  

Local climatologists are gathering in Taipei to share two decades of air quality research with international experts.

 

Lin Neng-hui (NAT'L CENTRAL UNIVERSITY):  

NASA Aeronet has worked with us on a high-frequency three-dimensional experiment. It clearly shows that pollutants found under 500-meter altitude are domestic. Pollutants within 500 m to 2 km altitudes are not just factory emissions but traffic emissions, as well.

 

REPORTER:  

Over 100 scientists from the US, Europe, Japan, and other regional teams are part of the 7-SEAS Project. It features Taiwan's own Lulin Atmospheric Background Station, and aims to better identify and measure air pollution in the country. The environment minister says air pollution in Taiwan has dropped significantly over the years. He’s urging local governments to join efforts in cutting traffic emissions.