Arizona’s lifeline for chip manufacturing is drying up
Arizona, an epicenter for the bipartisan push to revive American chip manufacturing, is about to lose more than a quarter of the water it typically pulls each year from the Colorado River. The 1,400-mile waterway is a crucial lifeline for the region and other western states. A recent federal decision on how to manage its […]
Arizona, a pivotal location in the bipartisan campaign to revitalize American chip manufacturing, is on the brink of losing over a quarter of its annual water intake from the Colorado River. This decision, stemming from a recent federal response to the river's dwindling flow, will deeply impact Arizona's drought-stricken communities.
The Colorado River, stretching 1,400 miles, serves as a vital water source for Arizona and several other western states. Over a third of the Grand Canyon State's water supply originates from this river. Arizona has long been a cornerstone in the semiconductor industry, and presently, it is the site of TSMC and Intel's expansion of massive factories to enhance its manufacturing capabilities.
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