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 target of a 50 per cent reduction relative to 2005 levels. This report argues that carbon pricing alongside …
PARTS of Taiwan were brought to a standstill yesterday as Typhoon Meranti skirted past the island’s southern tip, bringing the strongest winds in 21 years and disrupting traffic ahead of a major holiday. Although Typhoon Meranti did not make landfall, the storm brought violent winds and torrential rain to eastern …
Tens of thousands of homes lost power across Taiwan on Wednesday as Super Typhoon Meranti hit the island, a storm seen as the strongest in the world so far this year, forcing schools and businesses to close and flights to be cancelled. Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau warned that the Category …
A second China Airlines aircraft joined Taiwan’s Pacific Greenhouse Gases Measurement project, a platform for gathering climate change data from throughout the region, in July this year. (Courtesy of NCU) The second round of results from aircraft and ship-based monitoring of greenhouse gas levels above the Pacific Ocean under a …
Asia Pacific’s financial institutions have begun to factor climate risks and opportunities into their activities, but they have a long way to go before they can fully unlock the multi-trillion dollar financing opportunity that climate change presents, a new report has found. Titled ‘Investing for the Climate in Asia’ and …
The development of light emitting diodes (LEDs) was heralded as a quick fix to excessive energy consumption. However, since its introduction to the market, there have been complaints about affordability and different types of negative impacts to the environment. Researchers from China and Taiwan recently developed a new type of …
The forecasting of inundation levels during typhoons requires that multiple objectives be taken into account, including the forecasting capacity with regard to variations in water level throughout the entire weather event, the accuracy that can be attained in forecasting peak water levels, and the time at which peak water levels …
Super typhoon Nepartak hit eastern Taiwan early on Friday, driving thousands of people from their homes, disrupting power supply and forcing the cancellation of more than 500 flights, emergency authorities said. Television broadcast images of strong wind and torrential rains brought by the year's first typhoon, whose approach had prompted …
An earthquake measuring 5.5 magnitude struck off the northeast coast of Taiwan on Monday, the island's Central Weather Bureau said, shaking buildings in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Earthquakes are common in Taiwan. In February, a 6.4 magnitude quake toppled a large …
THE death toll from the earthquake that struck southern Taiwan on Saturday had climbed to 55 as of 7:30am on Thursday, with more than 80 people missing. The collapse of the Wei Guan building, the most seriously damaged, accounted for 53 of the deaths, according to an official update on …
TAIPEI—The mayor of a Taiwanese city hit by an earthquake warned residents to expect a sharp rise in the death toll, even as rescue teams freed several survivors trapped in a collapsed apartment building. On a visit to a morgue in Tainan city on Monday, Mayor William Lai told reporters …
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 epicenter was monitored at 25.41 degrees north latitude and 123.45 degrees east longitude. The island's weather and earthquake …
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 report that these frogs demonstrate a reproductive behavior unlike their siblings from mainland China and Southern Asia: As tadpole …
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 fire and thick smog at the site, according to China Times. Police has arrived to put out the …
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 and brought the first snow to a subtropical city in southern China in almost 50 years. Here is a look …
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 to identify the species of shark landings at fishing ports, shark fin products in retail stores, and shark fins detained …
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. An inspection will be led by education, agriculture and health authorities every year to ensure schools and colleges …
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. The quake was centered in the ocean off Taiwan's east coast, authorities said. There were no immediate …
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 lost power during Typhoon Dujuan, which brought gusts of up to 227km/h (141mph). Thousands of …
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 तक तीन दशकों में सबसे ज्यादा …
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 cases—by far the highest in nearly three decades—with this year shaping up to overtake. The total number of …
