If you ever doubted the power of government, take this:
Changes to the national ambient air quality standards that took effect in March lowered the amount of ozone, the primary component of smog, that it takes to make the air unhealthy for sensitive groups.
In case you find it simpler to take a look out the window, or wait until you start coughing or your eyes burn, than to keep your official air quality color codes straight, it is important to note:
The daily color-coded coded forecasts will now be based on which pollutant, ozone or fine particles, falls in the higher range.
