The Rising Storm: Climate Change and Semiconductor Supply Chains
The digital revolution has leaped ahead over the past decade, and at its very core, the semiconductor industry fuels this incredible progress. Most importantly, severe droughts have become not merely a temporary setback, but a looming crisis that threatens up to one-third of global semiconductor supply by 2035. Because the foundation of advanced technology is interwoven with copper mining, the symbiotic relationship between nature and tech has never been more critical.
Climate change is not only reshaping landscapes but also redefining the dynamics of industrial supply chains. Therefore, its impact on water-intensive copper mining operations has emerged as a spark that could disrupt manufacturing worldwide. Besides that, the strain imposed on mining regions due to diminishing water supplies warns that even the most resilient tech ecosystems are susceptible to environmental challenges. For further insights, you may review findings in articles by SCMP and Techzine.
