Hsieh Hsing-ching's activism against nuclear power began decades ago during a protest on Lanyu, Taiwan's easternmost island. Initially deceived by plans for a fish cannery, the Tao people were faced with nuclear waste storage instead. The 1996 protests against Taiwan Power Company highlighted their outrage, illustrating a journey that rallied a broader anti-nuclear movement in Taiwan. Despite significant actions, over 100,000 barrels of nuclear waste remain on the island. Taiwan's recent decision to shutter its last nuclear reactor marks a significant turn in its energy policies, particularly influenced by the history of nuclear exploitation of Lanyu's land.
Hsieh noted that the community's fight for sanity against a nuclear past began with the protest against low-level nuclear waste being stored, leading to widespread opposition.
Over 100,000 barrels of nuclear waste are still stuck on Lanyu, highlighting the ongoing struggle of the Tao people against the legacies of this decision.
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