Carbon pricing options for Taiwan
Annual greenhouse gas emissions in Taiwan reached a record high in 2017. Although estimates indicate that annual emissions have fallen since then, stronger action is needed for Taiwan to reach its 2050
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6.2-magnitude quake jolts waters near Taiwan: CENC
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit waters close to northeast coast of Taiwan at a depth of 200 kilometers at 10:19 p.m. Beijing Time on Tuesday, according to China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The
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Emerald and Gold Tree Frogs Found In Taiwan
Two new tree frog species with gemstone-colored eyes have been discovered in broadleaf forests in the island country of Taiwan. Aside from their dazzling eyes, researchers from the University of Taipei
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Chemical plant in central Taiwan on fire, two missing: media
A chemical plant in Taichung of central Taiwan caught fire Monday morning, with two workers missing, local media said. Explosions were around 5:51 this morning, and photos posted on social media showed
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At least 65 dead as cold wave sweeps through east Asia
Most parts of mainland China experienced their coldest weather in decades over the weekend. Unusually cold weather in eastern Asia has been blamed for more than 65 deaths, disrupted transportation
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The species and origin of shark fins in Taiwan’s fishing ports, markets, and customs detention: A DNA barcoding analysis
<p>The increasing consumption of shark products, along with the shark’s fishing vulnerabilities, has led to the decrease in certain shark populations. In this study we used a DNA barcoding method
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Taiwan bans GM food
Taiwan’s legislature yesterday banned school canteens from using genetically modified food, such as vegetables or tofu. The ban is part of a revision to a decree on school sanitation that covers canteens.
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Magnitude 5.2 quake rattles buildings in Taiwan capital
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 shook parts of Taiwan on Monday, the island's Central Weather Bureau said, with witnesses reporting that tremors could be felt in buildings in the capital, Taipei.
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Typhoon Dujuan kills two in Taiwan
Authorities have warned there is still a danger from strong waves whipped up by the storm Two people have been killed by a powerful typhoon which swept Taiwan on Monday night. About 1.8 million homes
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ताइवान में डेंगू का कहर, 42 लोगों की मौत
ताइवान में मच्छर जनित डेंगू बुखार का प्रकोप जारी है जिसके चलते अब तक 42 लोगों की मौत हो चुकी है और यह संख्या 2014 में मरने वालों लोगों से दोगुनी है। पिछले साल डेंगू के 15,732 मामले सामने आए थे जो कि अब
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Taiwan suffers deadliest ever dengue outbreak
Taiwan is suffering its deadliest ever outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue fever with a record high of 42 deaths, authorities said Thursday, double the number that died in 2014. Last year saw 15,732