The chip industry's dirty little secret: It's very dirty
Semiconductor makers are in the midst of a factory building boom that critics worry will cause extensive environmental damage.
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Semiconductor makers are in the midst of a factory building boom that critics worry will cause extensive environmental damage.
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Semiconductors support the green transition by enabling renewable energy technologies. At the same time, semiconductor manufacturing consumes large amounts of energy, water and creates hazardous waste.
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