In the News – June 9th, 2053 Background Information This assignment will serve to further explore the four Millennium Ecosystem Assessment scenarios by learners assessing which situation they believe to be most probable. Directions 1. The date is June 9th, 2053, and you are responsible for creating a news broadcast highlighting the days current events: a. In utilizing one of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment scenarios covered in Chapter 6 (Table 6.2, page 278), construct a news broadcast. What will happen from a people, planet, and profit perspective in the world in 33 years? b. You’re welcome to come up with any idea imaginable BUT attempt to make your ideas as realistic as possible. c. Have one section on people, one section on the planet, and one section on profit/prosperity. In your introduction, please state which of the four Millennium Ecosystem Assessment scenarios you selected. Use the “mock” transcript of the imaginary broadcast found in your PPT as a guide. d. Use your imaginations! e. No external research required.
