GE has a history of some of its activities giving rise to large-scale air and water pollution. Based on year 2000 data, researchers at the Political Economy Research Institute listed the corporation as the fourth-largest corporate producer of air pollution in the United States, with more than 4.4 million pounds per year (2,000 tons) of toxic chemicals released into the air. GE has also been implicated in the creation of toxic waste. According to EPA documents, only the United States Government, Honeywell, and Chevron Corporation are responsible for producing more Superfund toxic waste sites. COUNT 5
QSN1 Based on year 2000 data, where is GE ranked among the largest corporate producers of air pollution in the US? ANS1 fourth-largest QSN2 How many tons of toxic chemicals does GE release into the atmosphere each year? ANS2 2,000 QSN3 According to which government agency is GE a leading producer of Superfund toxic waste sites? ANS3 EPA QSN4 Which two commercial businesses produce more Superfund toxic waste sites than GE? ANS4 Honeywell, and Chevron Corporation QSN5 Which organization identified GE as the fourth largest corporate producer of air pollution in the US? ANS5 Political Economy Research Institute