Written by Jennifer Hsieh. In the past couple of years, PM2.5, or atmospheric particulate matter, has become a popular buzzword for environmental activism in Taiwan.
Category: Environment
Taiwan’s Circular Economy: A New Era For Waste Management
Written by Ming-Chien Su Taiwan is in the process of initiating a circular economy for waste management. The circular economy is an economic process which
The New Anti-Air Pollution Movement: Social Construction in Taiwan
Written by Ming-sho Ho. Social constructionism is a theory which ascertains how people perceive reality because it is through this process which we are able
Tourism in Taiwan: The Need for Environmentally Responsible Behaviour
Written by Tsung Hung Lee and Fen-Hauh Jan. Tourism can result in adverse environmental effects, particularly as greenhouse gas emissions are associated with travelling and
The State of National Parks in Taiwan
Written by Bin-Min Sung. The concept of national parks was established by the United States in the 19th century. Today, national parks around the world are
The Changing Environment of the Tao: Tourism, Climate Change and their Future
Written by Tzu-Ming Liu. The Tao/Yami ethnic group – who live in Lanyu (Orchid Island), an island located along the eastern coast of Taiwan – boast
