Third Nuclear Reactivation Debate Zeros In on Earthquake Risks

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The third televised debate on whether Taiwan should bring back one of its retired nuclear power plants was held on Monday. This time, debaters from both sides focused on the risks of earthquakes to cause nuclear disasters.

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00:00The third televised debate on whether to reactivate a nuclear plant was held on Monday.

00:05The debaters revisited problems surrounding nuclear waste and the Taiwan power company's deficits,

00:11but mostly focused on whether the nuclear power plant in question can withstand major earthquakes.

00:30Gann also raised concerns of the structural integrity of the plant.

00:45On the pro-nuclear side, Huang Sishou, founder of Nuclear Mythbusters,

00:49questioned the scientific backing of Gann's claims and says the structure has been strengthened according to international standards.

00:56Two more debates involving lawmakers, activists, and a tech industry leader will take place this week ahead of the August 23rd referendum.

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