This article comments on the 2021 Taiwan referendum results, arguing that the referendum has devolved into a test of 'choosing sides' and 'party loyalty' rather than a pure expression of public will. The author expresses admiration for a party member who 'followed public opinion' and views the results as a product of the current political situation. The piece questions the significance of the 'Restart Nuclear Plant 4' referendum, arguing that the disposal of nuclear waste is the core, unsolvable issue. Regarding the ractopamine pork issue, the author suggests viewing it through the lens of international 'reciprocity' and criticizes politicians for politicizing every issue and exploiting public anxiety. He calls for unity and logical thinking among Taiwanese to avoid being puppets of political parties, viewing the referendum as a waste of taxpayer money.
This article discusses the issue of nuclear waste disposal from nuclear power generation. The author believes that the safety of nuclear power plants is internationally recognized, and where to put nuclear waste is a political issue used by politicians for brainwashing. The article argues that nuclear waste, after safe encapsulation, can be directly stored within the power plant's internal space for at least 40 years, achieving self-storage of self-generated waste. The author further points out that the small quantity of nuclear waste, its isolability, and its future potential as fuel for next-generation nuclear technologies are advantages of nuclear power. It contrasts this with the unsealable nature and significant environmental impact of thermal power generation waste, emphasizing that nuclear energy is the true environmentally friendly green energy.
This is a strongly critical commentary article responding to Presidential Spokesperson Kolas Yotaka's Facebook remarks about Lanyu nuclear waste and Nuclear Plant No. 4. The article's central argument questions whether the DPP government's claims about moving Lanyu nuclear waste match their actual actions, criticizing their exploitation of the nuclear waste issue for political gain and spreading radiation fear.
The author presents a position on the Nuclear Plant Four issue: 'Support nuclear energy, oppose the old Nuclear Plant Four, accept public referendum.' The article criticizes anti-nuclear groups' unrealistic demands, particularly the 'zero electricity growth' requirement, and analyzes the engineering, referendum feasibility, and dilemma of nuclear waste disposal (Lanyu), arguing that Nuclear Plant Four's biggest problems stem from human misconduct rather than nuclear technology itself.