rosy outlook

Despite that rosy outlook, the tunnel remains one of the most controversial projects in recent memory.

Forecasts released after the meeting showed that officials expect the economy to grow 2.1% this year, a significantly more rosy outlook than the 1.4% they projected in December.

China has continued to offer a rosy outlook for the economy, noting that it beat its forecast for economic growth of 5 percent last year without resorting to risky, expensive stimulus measures.

Despite the industry's rosy outlook, the unique environment of the Salton Sea could present challenges.

Techno-optimists, including Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, have been forecasting a rosy outlook.