Educational programs
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Air Pollution Action DaysAir quality affects how we live and breathe. Like the weather, it can change from day to day. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a color-coded system that classifies air quality from Good to Hazardous. Air Pollution Action Day Alerts are issued when air quality levels over a large area are expected to reach the category Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, or Orange on the AQI, for multiple days. |
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Breathe Easy ManBreathe Easy Man is the official clean air superhero for Illinois. Breathe Easy Man helps Partners for Clean Air at community and social events to help get the message out about improving air qualty. |
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Green Pays on Green DaysGreen Pays on Green Days, which began in 2002, encourages Chicago-area residents to take individual actions to reduce air pollution. The program runs during the summer months to coincide with the months when ground-level ozone pollution is often at elevated levels. |
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Particulate Matters CampaignThe Particulate Matters campaign raises awareness about particulate matter pollution through print, radio and TV partnerships. |





