Community Sustainability Proposal

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.  (MY AREA IS CENTRAL GEORGIA)

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

·         Include the following:

·         Introduction

·         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.

·         Include a conclusion

Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.

PART 2

Environmental Analysis Presentation

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:

·         Title Page

·         Introductory Slide

·         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.

·         Conclusion

·         Graphic or appropriate Images

Include at least 2 outside resources for your presentation.

Format your presentation according to APA guidelines.

THIS IS THE BOOK WE ARE USING IN CLASS: Botkin, D. B., & Keller, E. A., (2014). Environmental science: Earth as a living planet (9th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons