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Project: Formosa Plastics Global Archive

The Formosa Plastics Global Archive supports a transnational network of people concerned about the operations of the Formosa Plastics Corporation, one of the world's largest petrochemical

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EiJ Global Record: Calhoun County, Texas, USA

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This is a case study collection focused on Calhoun County, Texas, including material about different petrochemical plants, environmental activism, and visions for reviving the fishing community.

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Collection for Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, focused on Formosa Plastics' operations in the Renwu Industrial Park. 

Southern Louisiana, USA

This collection focuses on Formosa Plastic's operations in Baton Rouge and planned expansion in St. James Parish, Louisiana. 

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Yunlin County, Taiwan

This is a case study collection focused on Yunlin and Changhua Counties, Taiwan, including material focused on environmental activism, litigation, and media analysis related to Formosa Plastics' Si

Ocean in Amis culture

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These are important artifacts that carries memories and stories belong to the grandma and her generation, for instance, their relationship with the ocean, fishery and seafood, etc. 

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How do they maintain such relationship in the urban setting? What is the meaning of sea to them after living in Hsinchu for decades? Do they feel the difference between the sea in Hsinchu and inTaidung? Why?