Major players such as Micron Technology, Intel and TSMC are pledging to invest $195 billion in the United States, but proposed exceptions to standard environmental permits were recently rejected by House Republicans.
Raimondo emphasized the urgency of the issue of “national security” and called for a delicate balance between climate concerns and strategic goals.
The Commerce Department’s chip bill, which includes $100 billion to support domestic manufacturing, could face challenges as environmental risks associated with semiconductor factories, including significant water and energy consumption, come under regulatory scrutiny.
The semiconductor industry’s green dilemma is becoming a battleground for national interest and environmental responsibility in the United States.
Source: Ferra
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