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Forum tries to hash out energy plan

ENVIRONMENT Although the country cannot be a signatory to the Kyoto Protocol, it should still do its part to reduce fossil fuel emissions, experts said

By Jessie Ho  /  STAFF REPORTER

Admitting that the government has a lot of work to do, Vice Premier Wu Rong-i (吳榮義) said energy policies should be made in such a way as to decouple economic growth and environmental contamination, as many advanced countries already maintain high GDP growth rates without producing more emissions.

The energy conference will continue today at the Taipei International Convention Center. The focus will be on possible impacts the protocol will have on various sectors and related responses.

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