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Toxic Oil Spill From Tar Sands Refinery Poisons Colorado Creek | An “oily muck” from the Suncor Energy tar sands refinery in Commerce City, Colorado has contaminated a creek that leads to the South Platte River, a major source of fresh water for Colorado residents. Contractors for the Canadian oil company are working to trap the seep with booms and suck up the poisoned water, Denver’s ABC news channel reports. “We’re responding in what we believe is a responsible way to treat the environment,” said John Gallagher, vice president of refining for Suncor. The EPA has fined the refinery $364,000 for pollution violations during the past five years, including $130,500 last month. (HT: NWF)