China Times: Carbon action matters
editorial abstract (File 2 of a daily roundup)
The Executive Yuan has only paid lip service to carbon emissions reduction. At the moment, boosting economic figures is the top priority, even though such a move will have a negative impact on the environment.
Taiwan is now pushing forward large petrochemical and industrial investment projects. But is it possible for Taiwan to scrap these projects when facing international pressure to cut emissions? How much emissions does Taiwan need to cut in other areas to meet international standards?
Let us also remind the government that reducing carbon emissions is a long-term task that needs the cooperation of businesses and citizens.
Electricity, for example, is one of the largest emission sources in every economy. Has the government offered enough incentives to encourage the public to buy energy-saving home appliances or fuel-efficient vehicles?
The government also needs to raise environmental standards for emissions, otherwise local companies will not be willing to invest in better and lower emissions production equipment.
This will encourage businesses to focus on clean energy and increase the competitiveness of their products. It will also be beneficial to industrial restructuring and economic development in the long run. (By Alex Jiang)
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