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Taiwan’s 20% tariff triggers solar transition, expert proposes three paths to go global
The White House has unveiled new reciprocal tariffs, placing Taiwan under a tentative 20% rate set to take effect on Aug. 7. While the Taiwanese government stresses the figure is not final and talks remain ongoing.
August 01, 2025
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Debating Maanshan nuclear plant restart: Breaking down four key questions on cost, safety, nuclear waste
Regarding the nuclear power referendum, which asks “whether NPP3 should continue operating if approved by regulators as safe,” RECCESSARY outlines four key points of public concern to explain both sides of the debate.
July 28, 2025
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Climate adaptation in action: Retail, solar, semiconductor sectors harness weather data to strengthen resilience
Social and economic activities are closely tied to weather conditions. To strengthen risk management, a growing number of companies are turning to customized weather data to minimize unpredictable impacts.
July 16, 2025
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Climate adaptation in action: Taiwan targets extreme heat — interview with Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming
Climate adaptation is essentially long-term disaster prevention, but the real challenge lies in implementation—turning awareness into action, said Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming (彭啓明).
July 15, 2025
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Taiwan turns to dual-track carbon pricing: Can ETS unlock corporate decarbonization?
Taiwan launched its carbon fee regime this year, with formal collection scheduled to begin in 2026. As part of the Ministry of Environment’s roadmap, a dual-track mechanism combining a carbon fee and an ETS is set to be piloted next year.
July 14, 2025
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Climate adaptation in action: From disaster prevention to resilience in face of extreme weather
Each year could now be the coolest summer of our lifetime. With global average temperature surpassing the 1.5°C threshold in 2024, extreme weather is expected to grow more frequent and severe.
July 14, 2025
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Carbon credit 2.0: How carbon removal is shaping a $16 trillion market
Carbon market is regaining momentum as it enters the “carbon credit 2.0” era, driven by strengthened quality standards and the accelerated development of carbon removal technologies.
June 20, 2025
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Carbon storage unlocked: Lessons from Norway, Denmark, and subsurface risks to watch
As many countries around the world actively invest in CCUS projects, Taiwan can draw on experiences of early adopters like Norway and Denmark to advance carbon storage practices and strengthen environmental risk management.
June 11, 2025