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As Chips Race Spews ‘Forever Chemicals,’ Startups Emerge to Destroy Them

Bloomberg reports that PFAS are in everything from semiconductors to raincoats. As regulations on the substances increase, new ways of cleaning them up are on the rise.
As Chips Race Spews ‘Forever Chemicals,’ Startups Emerge to Destroy Them
The battle for artificial intelligence supremacy hinges on microchips. But the semiconductor sector that produces them has a dirty secret: It’s a major source of chemicals linked to cancer and other health problems. Global chip sales surged more than 19% to roughly $628 billion last year, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association, which forecasts double-digit growth again in 2025. That’s... ...

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