EPA Sued for Approving Semiconductor Chemicals with Potential Health Risks The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been sued by a coalition of environmental groups and residents living near semiconductor manufacturing facilities over its approval of certain chemicals used in the industry.
The lawsuit alleges that these chemicals pose significant health risks to workers, nearby communities, and the environment.
What's at Stake: The Semiconductor Industry and Potential Health Risks The global semiconductor industry generates hundreds of billions of dollars in revenue each year, powering modern technology from smartphones to supercomputers.