General Electric heavily contaminated the Hudson River with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) between 1947-77. This pollution caused a range of harmful effects to wildlife and people who eat fish from the river or drink the water. In response to this contamination, activists protested in various ways. Musician Pete Seeger founded the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater and the Clearwater Festival to draw attention to the problem. The activism led to the site being designated by the EPA as one of the superfund sites requiring extensive cleanup. Other sources of pollution, including mercury contamination and sewage dumping, have also contributed to problems in the Hudson River watershed. COUNT 5
QSN1 In what time period did GE pollute the Hudson River with PCBs? ANS1 1947-77 QSN2 Who founded the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater and the Clearwater Festival to bring attention to the pollution caused by GE? ANS2 Pete Seeger QSN3 What does PCB stand for? ANS3 polychlorinated biphenyls QSN4 What designation did the EPA give to the site of GE's Hudson River pollution ANS4 superfund QSN5 What other types of pollution have contaminated the Hudson River watershed? ANS5 mercury contamination and sewage dumping