Climate change induced water stress and future semiconductor supply chain risk

Jan 31st, 2024

Dr. Joshua Lepawsky, Department of Geography at Memorial University,

A resent publication with Science Direct of the research regarding climate change induced water stress and future semiconductor supply chain risk.

Climate change is a driver of water stress risk globally. Semiconductor manufacturing requires large volumes of water. Existing research at the intersection of water stress risk and semiconductor manufacturing offers snapshots of current conditions but has not investigated how future climate scenarios may impact semiconductor supply chain security.