Quartz Mine Crisis
Heavy rainfall from Hurricane Helene has led to the indefinite closure of key quartz mines in North Carolina, which supply 70% of the global market for high-quality quartz used in electronics. This disruption is expected to increase the cost of chips and may force companies to seek alternative sources. The conversation highlights the interconnected nature of the economy and the potential for localized disasters to have far-reaching global implications, emphasizing the need for contingency plans in the face of climate change.In this clip
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