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flag AI demand boosts chip production, raising semiconductor emissions to 247 million tons CO2e by 2030.

flag AI-driven demand for memory chips, especially high-bandwidth memory (HBM), is accelerating semiconductor production, increasing the industry’s carbon footprint to an estimated 247 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent by 2030—equivalent to Algeria’s annual emissions. flag Rising volumes, energy-intensive manufacturing, and reliance on fossil fuels in key production regions like China and South Korea are fueling pollution, with fluorinated gases and power use as major contributors. flag While companies are investing in efficiency and cleaner technologies, faster production growth may outpace emissions reductions, raising concerns about climate impact despite ongoing efforts.

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