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The Asarco Company operated a copper foundry in Tacoma, Washington that emitted high levels of arsenic, a known carcinogen. In the 1970s, the EPA required Asarco to reduce arsenic emissions by at least 25% to limit the estimated 4 cases of lung cancer per year caused by the emissions. As the company president, addressing this issue would be a priority to limit health impacts and comply with environmental regulations while maintaining economic viability. Potential solutions include reducing arsenic emissions

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Thea Misola
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