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Aftermath of Hurricane Helene: Supply Chains and Sustainability
This chapter examines Hurricane Helene's devastating effects on Asheville, NC, particularly its impact on family businesses and the quartz mining industry. It discusses the critical role of ultra-pure quartz in silicon chip production and highlights the vulnerabilities in global supply chains linked to rare metals essential for technology. Finally, the chapter calls for a cultural shift towards reduced consumption and recycling as a way to address sustainability challenges.
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