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The semiconductor industry is facing a new threat: water stress. With 40% of fabs located in high-risk areas, climate change is exposing cracks in the global supply chain. It’s not just about chips; it’s about sustainability. To future-proof this critical sector, we need smarter planning, resilient networks, and sustainable water use. #Semiconductors #ClimateResilience #Sustainability

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

Discover the link between water and semiconductor manufacturing amidst climate change challenges. Can the industry adapt? Find out more at: https://okt.to/8d6p1K #semiconductormanufacturing #SemiconductorIndustry #technology #ChipManufacturing

https://lnkd.in/e7E5Vg4P "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. The 21st century chip manufacturing industry has been described as “at least as significant geopolitically as oil was in the 20th.” But semiconductor manufacturing requires vast quantities of water to keep machinery cool and wafer sheets free of debris, and the unfolding climate emergency puts the industry at risk. 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. Yet, globally and regionally there are signs of trouble. Taiwan, for example, produces about 90 per cent of the world’s most advanced semiconductors and has been experiencing a significant drought since 2021."

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 .

A major climate change-related issue but still often overlooked in the digital world where GHG emissions remain the priority: water. This article looks at how semiconductor manufacturing is geographically concentrated and largely located in areas prone to water stress. Recent decisions for new plant sites still not consider it. The main questions raised here are: the cross-sector prioritization to be carried out about water use and the speed and scale of impact when semiconductor supply risk will be proven.

Vital global supply chains are facing yet more challenges. Depleting water sources pose significant operational risks as vast amounts of water are required for keeping equipment cool and in the wafer production processes. Unfortunately, attempts to counter geopolitical risks by constructing new wafer plants in the US and Europe has hit another hurdle - climate change. Climate change has already reduced the watertables in these new areas, further impacting vulnerable supply chains. Perhaps large scale rainwater harvesting across this sector might provide some support to future proof these businesses. Check out the article linked to learn more about the impact of climate change on global semiconductor manufacturing. #supplychain #climatechange #semiconductormanufacturing

Future 6G networks might help measure harmful emissions in the atmosphere! This innovative approach could turn signal absorption into an opportunity to track gases affecting both climate and human health. 🌿 🔍 While 6G networks are still on the horizon, merging communication and sensing on the same infrastructure could bring economic benefits. 💰 It seems that integrating gas-sensing functionality into terahertz infrastructure would be cost-effective for service providers. This approach could also support the agricultural sector by simplifying the monitoring of harmful emissions from animal production facilities. 🚜 By leveraging the same infrastructure for multiple purposes, such as communication and sensing, costs can be reduced, and adoption rates improved, offering a win-win scenario for both industry and sustainability efforts. It's always worth keeping our eye on opportunities to create a more sustainable world. #6G #ClimateChange #Sustainability #5G #ArtificialIntelligence #ClimateChange #Innovation #Innovation #Sustainability #Technology

THE CONVERSATION (UK Climate Change Climate change puts global semiconductor manufacturing at risk. 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. The 21st century chip manufacturing industry has been described as “at least as significant geopolitically as oil was in the 20th.” But semiconductor manufacturing requires vast quantities of water to keep machinery cool and wafer sheets free of debris, and the unfolding climate emergency puts the industry at risk. 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. Yet, globally and regionally there are signs of trouble. Taiwan, for example, produces about 90 per cent of the world’s most advanced semiconductors and has been experiencing a significant drought since 2021.