How bad is our air?

Every winter, there are multiple, multi-day air advisories issued for the Comox Valley; it is rare for Vancouver to have even one in the winter. Our area is consistently one of the top 10 worst in the province for harmful fine particulates.

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Health impacts

Wood smoke increases rates of illness and even death. The fine particulates and other toxins in wood smoke impact the development of infants’ lungs, increase asthma rates, and worsen heart and lung disease.

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Sources of Wood Smoke

There are 3 main sources of wood smoke in Comox Valley. Residential wood heat has the biggest impact on our local air quality.

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Solutions

We can have the cleanest air on the Island. It will take individual and social change, and effective program and regulatory tools.

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Check out our short film!

WATCH "THE COST OF WOOD HEATING"

Public Forum on Air Quality

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Test your IQ on AQ in the Comox Valley!

TAKE OUR AIR QUALITY QUIZ!

Every winter, wood smoke settles in the Comox Valley. It is harmful to children, adults and the elderly.

IT'S TIME TO CLEAN UP OUR AIR.