Assignment

Local government leaders have asked you to provide information and recommendations for increasing sustainability in the community.

Perform an initial search to learn about green initiatives for a city in your area.

Create a 5- to 8-slide PowerPoint presentation or Write a 350- to 525-word proposal to your local government.

Include the following:

• A summary of green initiatives for a city in your area.
• Recommendations to your local government for creating a greener, more sustainable and livable community.
• The proposal should include recommendations both for actions by the local government and by individual homeowners.
• Explain how implementing these recommendations would promote sustainability and improve like for residents.

Include appropriate images.

Include a list of the sources you use.

Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.

• For Local Campus students, these are oral presentations accompanied by Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentations.

• For Online and Directed Study students, these are Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentations with notes similar to what you would present orally.

Perform an analysis of an environmental issue.

Prepare a 5- to 8-slide PowerPoint presentation with detailed speaker notes. If you first discuss options with your faculty member, you are also welcome to use a tool such as "Voice Thread" to add audio to your presentation.

Include the following:

• A description of an environmental issue including the cause of the issue and its effects on the environment and people.
• An explanation of how economics and personal lifestyle choice are involved in this issue.
• An explanation of how individuals, communities, and/or governments are working to address the environmental issue.
• Your opinion as to whether the issue is being adequately addressed and suggestions of ways it could be better addressed.

Include at least 2 outside resources for your presentation.

Format your presentation according to APA guidelines.