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Climate Crisis Threatens Global Semiconductor Supply Chain

7/8/2025

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Climate change poses a significant threat to the global semiconductor supply chain, with PwC revealing that water shortages could jeopardize copper supplies. By 2035, nearly a third of copper sources, particularly in Chile, may be at risk of drought. The tech industry must urgently improve water efficiency and diversify supply chains to safeguard against potential disruptions.

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Climate change poses a significant threat to the global semiconductor supply chain, with PwC revealing that water shortages could jeopardize copper supplies. By 2035, nearly a third of copper sources, particularly in Chile, may be at risk of drought. The tech industry must urgently improve water efficiency and diversify supply chains to safeguard against potential disruptions.