• Bush administration urges appeals court to dismiss the ruling that allows states to regulate vehicle greenhouse-gas emissions.

• New Jersey considers building a new nuclear power plant.

• Some 28 percent of Americans say they’ve made major lifestyle changes to protect the environment.

• Algae may thrive in acidifying oceans.

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• Quebec joins Western Climate Initiative.

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