The Chip Industry’s Dirty Little Secret: It’s Very Dirty.

The chip industry is experiencing a boom in factory construction, which has raised concerns about the potential environmental damage caused by the manufacturing process. Semiconductor factories consume large amounts of energy and water, and produce significant amounts of chemical waste. The development of new technology for high-end chips could further increase energy consumption and carbon emissions. Despite these challenges, onshoring chip production in the US has been incentivized by the CHIPS and Science Act, leading to the construction of new plants by companies like Intel and TSMC. The industry is now working towards cleaner manufacturing practices and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, there is still progress to be made in developing greener chemistry and reducing the use of harmful chemicals. [Extracted from the article]