Controlling Air Pollution
The nori & Leets Co. is one of the major producers of steel in its part of the world. It is located in the city of Steeltown and is the only large employer there. Steeltown has grown and prospered along with the company, which now employs nearly 50,000 residents. Therefore, the attitude of the townspeople always has been, “What’s good for Nori & Leets is good for the town.” However, this attitude is now changing; uncontrolled air pollution from the company’s furnaces is ruining the appearance of the city and endangering the health of its residents.
A recent stockholder’s revolt resulted in the election of a new enlightened board of directors for the company. These directors are determined to follow socially responsible policies, and they have been discussing with Steeltown city officials and citizens ‘groups what to do about the air pollution problem. Together they have worked out stringent air quality standards for the Steeltown air shed.
The three main types of pollutants in this air shed are particulate matter, sulfur oxides, and hydrocarbons. The new standards require that the company reduce its annual emission of these pollutants by the amounts show in the following table.
Controlling Air Pollution
The nori & Leets Co. is one of the major producers of steel in its part of the world. It is located in the city of Steeltown and is the only large employer there. Steeltown has grown and prospered along with the company, which now employs nearly 50,000 residents. Therefore, the attitude of the townspeople always has been, “What’s good for Nori & Leets is good for the town.” However, this attitude is now changing; uncontrolled air pollution from the company’s furnaces is ruining the appearance of the city and endangering the health of its residents.
A recent stockholder’s revolt resulted in the election of a new enlightened board of directors for the company. These directors are determined to follow socially responsible policies, and they have been discussing with Steeltown city officials and citizens ‘groups what to do about the air pollution problem. Together they have worked out stringent air quality standards for the Steeltown air shed.
The three main types of pollutants in this air shed are particulate matter, sulfur oxides, and hydrocarbons. The new standards require that the company reduce its annual emission of these pollutants by the amounts show in the following table.
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