Prince George and Vanderhoof air quality advisories lifted

Northern BC residents should be able to breathe a little easier.

As the stagnant winter air that has settled over the region slowly dissipates, so has the pollution that led to the air quality advisory that was issued earlier this week.

“You may have noticed this morning there was some snow and it was a lot windier,” explained air quality meteorologist, Gail Roth.

She added that the wind “allows the pollution to lift up out the valley and be dispersed.”

Roth emphasized that individuals should take action to reduce personal emissions that contribute to air pollution, especially during advisories.

She reminded Prince George residents that during air quality advisories, burning wood for heat is not allowed under the Prince George Clean Air Bylaw, provided that the home has access to an alternative form of heat.

More information can be found online.

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Justin Madu
Justin Madu
Justin is an anchor and reporter with MyPGNow. Born in Kelowna, he has lived in Prince George for over fifteen years. He is a graduate of the UNBC English BA program.

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