Select one topic from the following below and write a 2,000 word essay (approximately 6-8 double-spaced pages, not including diagrams or tables).

1. Media and Film

Following are links to three films that focus on some factors affecting the exploitation and/or protection of the natural environment. By using what you have learned about sustainability so far, make a connection between what is discussed in the film and what you know about your local area. Is the film presentation balanced? Do you think that the information that the film provides is relevant to your life and/or local area??Write an essay that reflects on your chosen film and how its perspective on the environment relates to your local area.

? A World Without Water, directed by Brian Woods and produced in the UK by True Vision, outlines personal tragedies that are created by the privatization of water supplies.
? Blind Spot, by director Adolfo Doring (preview only; you need to rent this movie) outlines the current oil and energy crisis that we are facing.
? 2012: Time for Change, directed by Joao G. Amorim (can be rented online), presents ways to transform an unsustainable society.

2. Climate Change

Climate change is a major topic of environmental sustainability. What does climate change mean to you? Profile your community by comparing and contrasting it with another community (anywhere in the world) by considering the potential impacts of climate change on these two communities. Discuss the potential impact of an average annual temperature increase of 2°C on each community What would be the potential impact if the average annual temperature increased by 4°C? What are possible mitigations and adaptations to climate change in each area?