Taiwan to decommission nuclear plant, gradually move towards a nuclear-free homeland
Taiwan’s decision to decommission its nuclear plant and move towards a nuclear-free homeland has sparked a wave of criticism and concern. Many see this move as a huge strategic mistake, especially given Taiwan’s reliance on fossil fuels for power. The fear of a potential Chinese blockade cutting off the country’s energy supply within months and making invasion easier looms large over this decision.
In today’s world, where the push for green energy solutions is at the forefront of environmental concerns, it seems counterintuitive for Taiwan to opt for burning more fossil fuels over nuclear energy. The idea of completely phasing out nuclear power by 2025, even though nuclear accounts for less than 10% of the country’s energy production while coal still stands at 35%, raises questions about the logic behind this choice.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker