Industry acts to head off regulation on PFAS pollution from semiconductors

The Chips and Science Act has led to a production boom but experts say it could generate huge amounts of toxic wasteProducers of PFAS chemicals and semiconductors, a key part of most electronics, have formed a group that develops industry-friendly science aimed at heading off regulation as the facilities release high levels of toxic waste, documents seen by the Guardian show.The group, called the PFAS Consortium, was formed during a boom in domestic semiconductor production spurred by the Chips and Science Act that has led to $825bn in investment aimed at shoring up the industry. Continue reading...