For instance, eight Northeastern states are developing an initiative setting state-level emissions caps and establishing a trading program.

NPR: Q & A: An Examination of the Kyoto Protocol

Most investors expect the U.S. to adopt IFRS eventually and believe the transition will depend on a clear framework for auditors, a satisfactory level of U.S. influence over standard-setting, and investor education and communications.

FORBES: U.S. Exceptionalism and Accounting Standards: Investors' Viewpoint

For a start it is a familiar setting and, with the advent of the AS-level exams, there is less time than there used to be for settling in to a new environment before the exams begin.

BBC: Pupils' A-level decision time

The problem with setting a higher compulsory level of saving is that it would be unpopular - many would see it as a tax - and inappropriate for certain categories of people.

BBC: A pensioner at a post office

Kogan needs to level with investors, clearly setting out the company's prospects and outlining the worst-case scenarios for its pipeline.

FORBES: Schering-Plough's Scary Silence

Machu Picchu stands 2, 430 m above sea-level, in the middle of a tropical mountain forest, in an extraordinarily beautiful setting.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

Chief among these lessons were: the need for political will and engagement at the highest level of policy- and decision-makers, regular consultation with and participation of stakeholders in policy setting and planning, and joint responsibility and accountability of all partners for the reform implementation.

UNESCO: EDUCATION

Maintain close professional relations with national experts, officials, and high level authorities to obtain an in-depth understanding of sensitive matters of educational development in Mexico, thus setting up the basis for a smooth cooperation and workplans for the implementation of activities.

UNESCO: Vacancy : Programme Specialist (Education) (19/9/2011) LA/RP/MEX/ED/0003 - (P4)

Maintain close professional relations with national experts, officials and high level authorities in the Cluster countries to develop an in-depth understanding of sensitive matters of educational development thus setting up the basis for smooth cooperation and implementation of UNESCO-led workplans.

UNESCO: Vacancy : Programme Specialist (Education) (8/9/2011) LA/RP/COS/ED/0003 - (P-4)

Despite widespread exposure to risk, relatively few respondents report board-level oversight of their water policies, strategies or plans (39%), and even fewer report setting concrete targets or goals (30%).

FORBES: How Scarce Does Water Need to Get Before It's Valuable?