“In 2024, President Biden signed a law exempting most publicly funded semiconductor projects from federal environmental review, a move supporters said would speed construction and help the U.S. compete with China. Micron’s project nonetheless underwent federal—as well as state—scrutiny, with the federal review triggered by its impact on wetlands.”
”Community members want enforcement measures to ensure the company follows through on promised environmental safeguards and its pledge to create 9,000 jobs.”
Read the full story on MSN: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/general/micron-s-100-billion-new-york-semiconductor-manufacturing-project-is-facing-local-pushback/ar-AA1X09Qx?ocid=BingNewsVerp
