
Peng Chi-ming
Peng Chi-ming is the Minister of Environment in Taiwan, known for his initiatives to enhance air quality monitoring and combat pollution. Recently, he announced a collaboration with the Taiwan Space Agency to launch satellites that will provide detailed data on air pollution sources and greenhouse gas emissions, aiming to improve public health and environmental policies in Taiwan.
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Minister of Environment Peng Chi-ming said today that Taiwan plans to conduct a heat resilience exercise this year based on temperatures reaching 40°C.
Environment ministry plans 40°C heat drill this year
Minister of Environment Peng Chi-ming was quoted as saying the amendments could disrupt operations of about 8,000 companies.
Bills might cause energy sector disruption: ministryMinister of Environment Peng Chi-ming reached a consensus on adapting to the cold as part of the action plan.
Cold surges during warm winters pose health risksPeng said resource circulation is the key to the development of the circular economy.
Ministry, Miaoli ink MOU on resource circulationMinister of Environment Peng Chi-ming said that the central government is working with local government officials to set up more temporary storage facilities.
Construction waste solutions proposed - Taipei TimesMinister of Environment Peng Chi-ming called to reduce reliance on imported cement.
Cement imports threaten local industry: TCC chair
Minister of Environment Peng Chi-ming said today that the Ministry of Environment is to propose a management plan for large-scale post-disaster temporary waste storage.
Ministry drafting post-disaster waste management planMinister of Environment Peng Chi-ming said yesterday that a comprehensive ban on feeding food waste to pigs is expected to be approved.
Feeding food waste to pigs set to be bannedMinister of Environment Peng Chi-ming announced the ban on feeding food waste to pigs.
Food waste pig feeding ban to start in 2027Minister of Environment Peng Chi-ming speaks at an event in Taipei on Friday.
Water monitoring stations set up on Tamsui RiverPeng Chi-ming is the Minister of the Ministry of the Environment and has recognized the need for a whole-of-government approach to address extreme heat.
Environmental Impact Assessment: Is Taiwan ready for the heat?Peng Chi-ming is the Minister of Environment in Taiwan, focusing on climate transition efforts.
Taiwan’s participation in the “Global Mutirão” on climate transition
Minister of Environment Peng Chi-ming announced Taiwan's NDC target ahead of COP30.
Taiwan sets NDC target ahead of COPMinister of Environment Peng Chi-ming said today that Taiwan would face an estimated daily shortfall of 500 tonnes in kitchen waste capacity if the government were to continue banning its use as pig feed.
Kitchen waste management under review amid ban
Minister of Environment Peng Chi-ming is also one of the committee’s executive secretaries.
Lai discusses circular economy, green plansMinister of Environment Peng Chi-ming said that the farm had also failed to upload required videos or photographs showing kitchen waste being cooked properly before being fed to pigs.
ASF outbreak at initial site containedMinister of the Environment Peng Chi-ming said Taiwan produces more than 2 tonnes of kitchen waste per day.
Pig ban extended to next week: ChoMinister of Environment Peng Chi-ming said at the ceremony that the new department aims to boost AI applications in environmental governance.
MOENV launches unit to boost AI applicationsMinister of Environment Peng Chi-ming attended a news conference at the Executive Yuan in Taipei yesterday.
Cabinet seeks NT$20bn for HualienMinister of Environment Peng Chi-ming said the cleanup of Guangfu Township could be completed by the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Guangfu cleanup to be completed before holiday
Minister of Environment Peng Chi-ming said today that the cleanup of Hualien County’s Guangfu Township could be completed by Mid-Autumn Festival.
Hualien’s worst-hit areas could be cleared by Monday, Ministry of Environment says
Minister of Environment Peng Chi-ming said yesterday that the government is weighing relief measures on carbon fees to help offset the impact of US tariffs.
Government mulls carbon fee relief to offset US tariffs
Minister of Environment Peng Chi-ming announced measures to respond to campus pollution.
Four measures to respond to campus pollution announcedMinister of Environment Peng Chi-ming said that sustainability has become a shared goal across industries.
Ministry awards 64 firms for environmental effortsMinister of Environment Peng Chi-ming faced criticism for concentrating power to engineers in the EIA committee appointments.
Environmental groups slam appointments - Taipei TimesMinister of Environment Peng Chi-ming said at Yuqing Temple in Miaoli County earlier this month.
Ministry backs ‘friendly’ joss paper burningMinister of Environment Peng Chi-ming said that about 15,000 tonnes of 53,000 tonnes of asbestos roofing sheets nationwide were damaged after the storm hit Taiwan.
Funds approved to help with disposal of asbestosMinister of Environment Peng Chi-ming criticized biased media coverage of the ministry's efforts in response to Typhoon Danas.
Minister slams coverage of storm’s damage
Minister of Environment Peng Chi-ming said the ministry would step up efforts to train green talent.
Green-collar job demand hits 8-year highMinister of Environment Peng Chi-ming told lawmakers that the ministry would release a draft amendment for cement industry air pollution standards.
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