Berkshire Environmental Action (BEAT) is a local organization based in Pittsfield, MA, dedicated to protecting and preserving the environment in Berkshire County. They engage in various activities such as water quality surveying, river cleanups, and education outreach programs. BEAT also actively advocates for environmental issues, including opposing the use of fracked gas and addressing PCB contamination caused by General Electric.
General Electric (GE) is a multinational conglomerate that has a presence in Pittsfield, MA. They have been involved in a long-standing dispute with BEAT and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding their National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. GE's appeal against the permit has sparked outrage, as it is seen as an attempt to evade their responsibilities in addressing PCB contamination in the Housatonic River. The NPDES permit requires GE to conduct more testing to identify the extent of PCB contamination, a responsibility that BEAT believes GE should not be appealing.
Generated from the website