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Semiconductors are the basic building blocks of microchips. These technological marvels are in everything from lightbulbs and toothbrushes to cars, trains, and planes, not to mention the vast array of electronics that have become integral to many people’s daily lives. Despite the industry’s dependence on water, little attention has been paid to how changing environmental conditions may impact it. Reporting by journalists and think tanks tend to overlook climate as a risk factor for the future of the industry.   Semiconductor manufacturing facilities are a multi-billion-dollar investment. One does not simply pick a facility up from one location and plunk it down elsewhere if local water conditions become problematic.   This content is jointly prepared by ripple2wave and ZWEEC Analytics Pte Ltd. Follow us for more interesting content on #water and #sustainability.   #SemiConductors #climate #climatechange #waterconditions   Sourced from: https://lnkd.in/gwA4HFyn  

Semiconductors are the basic building blocks of microchips. These technological marvels are in everything from lightbulbs and toothbrushes to cars, trains, and planes, not to mention the vast array of electronics that have become integral to many people’s daily lives. Despite the industry’s dependence on water, little attention has been paid to how changing environmental conditions may impact it. Reporting by journalists and think tanks tend to overlook climate as a risk factor for the future of the industry.   Semiconductor manufacturing facilities are a multi-billion-dollar investment. One does not simply pick a facility up from one location and plunk it down elsewhere if local water conditions become problematic.   This content is jointly prepared by ZWEEC Analytics Pte Ltd and ripple2wave. Follow us for more interesting content on #water and #sustainability.   #SemiConductors #climate #climatechange #waterconditions   Sourced from: https://lnkd.in/gwA4HFyn  

The semiconductor industry is always developing and evolving... but this doesn't mean the industry isn't without its challenges. For instance, climate change has had a detrimental impact on semiconductor manufacturing. This is because "semiconductor manufacturing requires vast quantities of water to keep machinery cool and wafer sheets free of debris," reports Josh Lepawsky. We're seeing the impact already in Taiwan; they produce about 90 percent of the world’s most advanced semiconductors but have been experiencing a major drought since 2021. For this reason, it's important that we take climate change seriously. Oftentimes, we don't realize the broad impact that it can have on our world... climate change has the potential to impact industries we wouldn't necessarily consider off the bat. How do you think we should approach this issue in the semiconductor industry? #SemiconductorIndustry #ClimateChange #SemiconductorTech

Climate change has already reduced the watertables in these new areas, further impacting vulnerable supply chains.  Without large volumes of water there are no semiconductors, and without semiconductors there are no electronics. The climate emergency is a major driver of water stress both now and in the future. Can the tech sector cope? It remains to be seen. Depleting water sources pose significant operational risks as vast amounts of water are required for keeping equipment cool and in the wafer production processes. #climatechangeimpact #semiconductormanufacturing #it #businessstrategy #operationstrategy #riskmangement #supplychainrisk

Without secure access to large volumes of water there are no semiconductors, and without semiconductors there are no electronics. The climate emergency is a major driver of water stress both now and in the future. Can the tech sector cope? It remains to be seen. Depleting water sources pose significant operational risks as vast amounts of water are required for keeping equipment cool and in the wafer production processes. Climate change has already reduced the watertables in these new areas, further impacting vulnerable supply chains. #climatechangeimpact #semiconductormanufacturing #it #businessstrategy #supplychainmanagement  #supplychainrisk

Global Semiconductor Manufacturing Is At Risk Due To Climate Change. Can The Industry Cope? . Semiconductors are the basic building blocks of microchips. These technological marvels are in everything from lightbulbs and toothbrushes to cars, trains and planes, not to mention the vast array of electronics that have become integral to many people’s daily lives. . #promojoyz #joyforcustomersvalueforbusiness #climatechange #environment #globalsupplychains #manufacturing #microchips #semiconductors #technology #watershortage . Continue reading at...... https://lnkd.in/gMfYY2CU .

Semiconductors and sustainability go hand in hand, and our ecosystem must play a leadership role in helping to address the risks associated with climate change. Achieving the growth opportunity for our industry cannot come at the cost of our communities and our planet. I was glad to share how Intel is taking a holistic approach to tackling risks, including those from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, and how working with our partners in the value chain can help accelerate action on our shared goals. Thanks to our moderator Mousumi Bhat for leading Angela Baker, John Powers, and myself through this great discussion on sustainability. #SEMICONWest #sustainability #IamIntel

The Sustainability Series continues with another compelling story. This new article highlights the impact that climate change has everywhere. Listen to ADI's Gina Aquilano, Kimberly Blakemore, and Tony Montalvo as they discuss how semiconductor technologies are tackling climate change with electrification and decarbonization vectors. #Energy #Sustainability #ADI

Did you know that an average semiconductor manufacturing facility can use up to 10 million gallons of ultrapure water a day? That's a staggering amount of water! According to the Semiconductor Industry Association, the U.S. is projected to increase domestic chip manufacturing by 203% by 2032—just a decade after the CHIPS and Science Act. As we exponentially increase production, are we also boosting water reuse efforts? Are we focused on achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goals? Are we making water circularity a priority in our fabs? Join us and be part of a growing team of water champions. Together, we can drive sustainable change! Read the full article by SIA: https://lnkd.in/eKN8mMEQ   World Economic Forum | UpLink - World Economic Forum #ChipsAct #WorthEveryDrop #FacilityManagement #Sustainability

JB Straubel: CEO of Redwood Materials and Co-founder of Tesla visited Stanford yesterday and shared several lessons leaving us in the auditorium with what felt like marching orders. 🌎 The climate challenge demands gargantuan action and today we are only digging a deeper hole. 🌎 Dream bigger with your climate solutions —aim for 100x larger and do it twice as fast. It's crucial. 🌎 Scaling up is tough—mass production means navigating supply chains, automation, human in the loop, and constant product enhancements.