Tell your legislators: Deny Suncor’s Clean Air Act permits!

Despite its efforts to brand itself as a “good neighbor,” the Suncor tar sands refinery in Commerce City has repeatedly violated air pollution standards. The facility has caused bursts of toxic yellow pollution and an ash-like substance to rain down on the community nearby.

Suncor is not a good neighbor. And right now, you have the chance to stop it from poisoning our communities for good. The refinery’s permits are up for review, and if these permits are denied, the facility won’t be able to operate. Will you send a message to your legislator and demand they kick Suncor out of Commerce City for good?

Dear legislator,

I am writing to urge you to demand the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment deny the Clean Air Act permits for Suncor’s refinery in Commerce City, which are currently up for review. In addition to advocating for the denial of the permits, I ask that you use this opportunity to shut down the facility for good.

Suncor has a long history of violating its pollution permits and multiple accidents occurred at the refinery in 2020 which led to bursts of toxic yellow pollution and an “ash-like” substance raining down on the community nearby. The facility emits hundreds of thousands of pollutants a year including hydrogen cyanide, hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide, all of which contribute to numerous health problems including respiratory infections, asthma, adverse cardiopulmonary events, and death. The facility primarily pollutes Brown, Black, and working-class communities nearby.

This facility is contaminating the air and water and is contributing to Denver’s failing air quality. It is time to shut it down for good and prioritize cleaner, greener energy in Colorado while centering the voices of those most impacted by climate change.

Sincerely,
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