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The Southern Nevada Water Authority has investigators who patrol Las Vegas neighborhoods in search of wasted water.
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Air quality sensors will be delivered to Tijuana, Mexico to monitor particulate matter in the air and improve overall air quality in the border region. The region includes San Diego, the California Air Resources Board announced Tuesday.
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