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Article: Intel to Reduce Chips' Lead Content

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MATTHEW FORDAHL, AP Technology Writer
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04-08-2004
Dateline: SAN JOSE, Calif.


Craig Barrett, chief executive officer of Intel Corp., gestures as he speaks to reporters during a press conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Tuesday, April 6, 2004. Barrett voiced hopes of resolving a wireless technology dispute with China before June, but said it was too soon to forecast whether the issue will cause a financial impact. (AP Photo/Teh Eng Koon)

For environmental reasons, Intel Corp. plans to reduce the amount of lead in its microprocessors and chip sets by 95 percent starting this year.

The move, announced Wednesday, is targeted at reducing …

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