The World's Gerry Hadden reports that European leaders are proposing tough new pollution standards for cars. They want to curb carbon dioxide emissions that contribute to global warming. The measures are much stricter than anything the United States has in place. But the European Union proposal faces a tough fight. European car makers say the plan would jeopardize their business.

For today's Geo Quiz we're looking for a part of Antarctica that extends north of the Antarctic Circle. Anchor Lisa Mullins gets the answer from Jon Bowermaster. He's on a 500-mile kayak expedition along the coast of Antarctica. The Antarctic Peninsula is the answer to the quiz.

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Chris Carroll, who writes about e-waste in this month's edition of the National Geographic Magazine. Americans are increasingly recycling their old electronic gadgets. But much of that recycling involves shipping e-waste to developing countries, where hazardous materials are not always handled or disposed of safely.

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India's New Delhi Auto Expo starts tomorrow. The big news is the expected unveiling of new model nicknamed the People's Car. Industry watchers say the small car could make a big splash on the world market. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Vijay Vaitheeswaran who covers energy and transportation for The Economist magazine.

Coastal mangrove forests are a natural defense against storms and rising seas. Mangroves in Thailand have been destroyed by developers. But as The World's Jason Margolis reports, there is now an effort to replant the mangroves.

Iceland is a leader when it comes to tapping the energy potential of underground hot springs and steam. The United Nations wants other to learn how it's done. So it's set up a research center in Iceland for experts from developing nations to study geothermal energy. Libby Casey of station KUAC reports from Reykjavik.Iceland group: photo: Libby Casey

Mexico is facing a drop in its oil production, partly as a result of a lack of investment in exploration. Analysts say laws limiting foreign investment in Mexico's energy sector might need to be changed. The World's Lorne Matalon has the story from Mexico City.

Whales in the Southern Ocean are facing a threat as Japanese whalers embark on their annual whale hunt. But, in the North Atlantic Ocean, the US and Canada are taking steps to protect Right whales. As Julia Kumari Drapkin reports, the whales ' migration route from Canada to Florida passes through one of the world's busiest shipping corridors.

A group in India called Earthsync has come up with a different way to help alleviate the pain of the 2004 tsunami. It's launched an effort called The Laya Project. The group works with local musicians in affected areas to replace musical instruments lost in the waves. Anchor Marco Werman has the story.

Three years ago today, the Indian Ocean tsunami struck in a matter of minutes. The Indonesian province of Aceh was the hardest hit, with some 170,000 people there losing their lives. Today, Aceh is recovering with the help of aid organizations. But now those organizations are preparing to leave, as Orlando de Guzman reports.