Analysis could include local and global environmental issues such as

public land and water use
water, soil, and air quality
loss of habitat (e.g., deforestation, urbanization)
population growth
watersheds (e.g., restrictions, agricultural, commercial)
wildlife populations
invasive species
natural events
energy production (e.g., coal mining, hydraulic fracturing, renewable energies).

How is our demand for fossil fuels affecting the environment?
How does habitat fragmentation influence an ecosystem?
What regulations govern the use of natural resources?
What behaviors contribute to water pollution?
What are the major local environmental issues in the community?
How can hydraulic fracturing affect water quality?
How does overpopulation affect ecosystems?
What types of best management practices should be considered regarding issues related to loss of habitat, overpopulation, pollution, wildfires, exotic and invasive species, extreme weather conditions, and recreational use of natural resources?
How does habitat loss affect wildlife populations?
What effect do environmental regulations have on the agricultural industry, on life in general, and in the future?
What affect does water quality have on life?
Why is protecting the watershed important?