Since recently, Taiwan has experienced a dramatic draught, the worst in over half of century. This very challenging situation leads the government to take drastic decisions. To save water for homes and Tech factories, Taiwan has decided to impose severe water use restrictions and has shut off irrigation across tens of thousands acres of farmland. Even giving some compensations for growers in the affected rural areas, this decision to prioritize Tech companies does not meet with consensus.

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