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With supplies of LNG becoming uncertain due to war in the Middle East, Taiwan's government is turning back to coal-fired power. Yet while the need for energy security may be seen as running counter to the government’s stated carbon reduction goals, Greenpeace climate activist Lena Chang says the two are not mutually exclusive.

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00:00Taiwan is turning to coal to guard against energy risks as conflict in the Middle East
00:04disrupts natural gas flows.
00:07The economy ministry has asked state-owned power company Tsai Power to use two coal-fired
00:12units at a privately owned plant in central Taiwan starting in May.
00:16The order is for three months but can be extended.
00:19Officials say the step adds flexibility to Taiwan's power system, which relies heavily
00:23on imported LNG.
00:25Tsai Power also addressed concerns over air pollution, saying it will ensure its annual
00:30coal consumption will not exceed last year's level.
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