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People expertise can be hired. That doesn't overcome the pollution allowances other countries have. It's cheaper and easier to pollute over there.
by landemva 5y ago
People expertise can be hired. That doesn't overcome the pollution allowances other countries have. It's cheaper and easier to pollute over there.
- eloff 5y agoIs iPhone production very polluting? I don't think that factors into it very much really. More cost of labor, proximity to suppliers, and domain knowledge.
- landemva 5y agoChemical etching, perfluorocarbons, and massive water consumption is cheaper where pollution regulations are weak. Most of the lines are automated, so labor costs of a running line aren't the big cost issue. Environment and human health have few protections over there. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1566445/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1566445/