Tag: Weather

Taiwan Typhoon Tests Global Chip Supply Resilience

Reading Time : 2 minutesSevere flooding in Taiwan has placed global semiconductor supply chains under scrutiny as a tropical storm disrupts daily life and infrastructure. Although chip production remains stable for now, the event exposes deeper vulnerabilities tied to climate risk, concentrated manufacturing, and rising global dependence on Taiwan’s advanced semiconductor output.

Bénédicte

Climate Haven or Mirage? Asheville’s Flooding Raises New Questions

Reading Time : 2 minutesAsheville, NC, long considered a “climate haven,” faced a harsh reality as Hurricane Helene brought catastrophic flooding. The storm has challenged the idea that any location is truly safe from climate risks, raising questions about the city’s future appeal and highlighting the need for resilient infrastructure to adapt to a warming planet.

Bénédicte