WASHINGTON, D.C.: Three major US companies said Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) they were leaving a coalition pushing for action on climate change, dealing a potential fresh blow to landmark legislation to cut carbon emissions.

The news came on the same day that President Barack Obama announced an eight-billion-dollar drive for nuclear power—part of his controversial bid to bring a diverse coalition behind his efforts for a greener economy.

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