Call to Action for Citizens: Vote Against Nuclear Energy in the Upcoming Referendum, as Advocated by Lai
In a meeting at the Democratic Progressive Party's headquarters in Taipei, President William Lai has outlined the practical and procedural requirements for a potential return to nuclear energy in Taiwan. The focus is on ensuring the safety of nuclear power, securing a nuclear waste disposal site, and achieving consensus on the matter.
Lai emphasized that the competent authority, namely the Nuclear Safety Commission and Taiwan Power Co (Taipower), must go through the proper legal process for the government to consider a return to nuclear energy. This includes Taipower independently certifying the reactors' safety and determining that there is a need for nuclear power and the capability to sustain it.
However, Lai criticized the timing of the upcoming referendum, stating it denies the public's right to make informed decisions before safety evaluations can be conducted. He noted that neither the commission nor Taipower have begun conducting safety assessments, which means the Taiwanese public currently lacks the necessary information to evaluate the nuclear energy issue.
The referendum in question is regarding the reactivation of the decommissioned Ma-anshan Nuclear Power Plant in Pingtung County. President Lai has called on the public to reject the proposition to reactivate the Ma-anshan Nuclear Power Plant.
The certification process for deactivating nuclear reactors, as designed by the commission, is not yet in effect, as it is still in the public comment period. The commission has designed this process, but it is currently in the public comment period until the end of next month.
Lai's administration maintains a stance that nuclear energy can be permitted only if these practical requirements and procedural ones have been met. In line with this stance, President Lai has announced his intention to vote 'no' in the upcoming nuclear energy referendum scheduled for next week.
The Democratic Progressive Party provided a photo for the news article.
[1] The comments and actions by President Lai were made in relation to the upcoming nuclear energy referendum. [5] Lai implied that the debate has been driven by political maneuvering rather than a well-rounded, transparent dissemination of facts, thus leaving voters without a comprehensive understanding of the technical, environmental, and energy security implications. This lack of thorough public education about nuclear safety, energy alternatives, and long-term policy impacts contributes to inadequate informed consent among the electorate.
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