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Wouldn't it make just as much money in a spot with no water usage concerns?



Sure, but where else in the country has no hurricanes, no tornados, and no earthquakes? A dry desert on top of a continental plate is a relatively disaster-free zone.

When insuring your multi-billion-dollar fab... apparently zero disasters is a plus.


Do you really think there will be zero disasters in Arizona in the coming years?

Sure the plant may survive a water crisis, how about it's power grid? How about the local communities and states who will run out of water?

Over the next 20 years, I wouldn't rank Arizona highly for stability.




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