Taiwan protesters blast nuclear power

Protesters in Taiwan rally against nuclear energy.

Hundreds flooded the streets of Taipei on Sunday to demand that the government halt the construction of a controversial nuclear power plant.

The facility, already 90 percent complete, has sparked outrage among many Taiwan nationals.

The protest comes just ahead of the inauguration of President Ma Ying-jeou.

This woman says she is upset that nuclear waste could end up near residential areas.

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And this student is saying officials should look into safer forms of alternative energy.

Many legislators agree with them - a referendum on the future of the plant could take place later this year.

Taiwan already has three nuclear plants which combined produce almost 20 percent of the country's power.