QUESNEL
Air Quality
ROUNDTABLE
Build Your Own DIY Air Cleaner
Retrospective review of air quality data for Quesnel (2014-2024)
Click to download the Retrospective review of air quality data for Quesnel (2014-2024) in pdf form.
Spring 2023 Meeting
Our spring meeting started with a review of the 28 recommendations from the old air quality report including what was worked on and what has changed. Dust advisories are still a significant concern in our area. A briefing paper is to be created showing how the...
Interesting Firewood Piles
Clean Air Displays
How the air you breathe affects your health & what you can do about it.
This is taken from a brochure that was put together by Northern health. What is air pollution? Air pollution is the presence of gases and particles in the air at levels that are harmful to human health and the environment. Where does air pollution come from? ...
Clean Air is for All to Share!
Air pollution is a big problem and we all need to work together to clean it up. Air pollution can make you feel sick, make you cough and make your eyes water. Air pollution comes from many different sources, such as cars and trucks, factories, power plants, and even...
A Burning Issue in Quesnel – Part 3: Wood Smoke
Got firewood? Know how to use it? This article is the last in a 3-part series on how to Burn it Smart, brought to you by the Quesnel Air Quality Roundtable. The first article talked about the importance of well-seasoned firewood and the second article discussed new...
A Burning Issue in Quesnel – Part 2: High Efficiency Woodstoves
Got firewood? Know how to use it? This article is the second in a 3-part series on how to Burn it Smart, brought to you by the Quesnel Air Quality Roundtable. The first article in this series discussed well-seasoned firewood, this article reviews new woodstove...
Woodsmoke Pollution – A Burning Issue
The smell of woodsmoke holds a special appeal for romantics, outdoor enthusiasts and golden retrievers, but research shows that its smoke poses serious health risks Why should you care about does burning wood properly matter? Because Change behaviour, watch...