Forecasting 
The Critical Trends project will take the data developed in the 
trends analysis to forecast future conditions under varying 
scenarios. 
Possible variables include: 
# environmental factors, such as climate scenarios 
¢ demographics, such as population growth and distribution, 
housing and commuting patterns 
# economics, such as industrial growth, natural resource use, 
and economic incentives or disincentives 
¢ social attitudes and behavior, such as conservation practices 
and laws and regulations 
