Two thirds of Taiwan is covered by Mountains. The remaining third is where their Cities, industry zones, three power plants and a petrochemical complex are located.   Over 20 Billion US dollars was spent by Formosa Plastics Group in the 1990s for the said complex. 

Since majority of their economic zones are located mostly on flat land near sea level, the increase in the sea level caused by Global warming is becoming a concern. An earth Scientist at Academia Sinica has said that the rise in the seal levels may submerge Taiwan’s western low-lying areas. 

In South of Taiwan, A 300 year old Goddess Matsu temple is at risk of being completely submerged if the sea levels increase further. According to the temple’s chief secretary the temple is flooded every year. Now a 63 million dollar project is set to build a new temple which is 3 meters (10 feet) higher than the original site.  The new Temple would safe from flood and rising sea level for many years to come. 

Global warming is now taking its toll on planet. Low-lying areas such as Taiwan are at great risk of being submerged if Global warming worsens.