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ICON- Goal 5.1 Environmental Stewardship ICON - Indicator 5.1.1 The ecological footprint: per capita consumption of the Earth’s resources Americans use 24 acres per person to sustain their lifestyles, versus 5.3 acres available per person globally.
ICON - Indicator 5.1.2 Household recycling rates and solid waste generated — Boston versus other Massachusetts cities In 2001, recycling rate in Boston fell to 11%, by comparison, Belmont and Arlington recycled over 40% of household waste.
ICON - Indicator 5.1.3 Friends groups for parks and greenspaces Park stewardship is increasing

ICON- Goal 5.2 Clean Energy and Climate Stability ICON - Indicator 5.2.1 Trends in climate change – local, national and global From 1890-2000, the average temperature in Amherst increased 2°F, and precipitation increased by up to 20%.
ICON - Indicator 5.2.2 Per capita greenhouse gas or CO2 emissions from residential and commercial energy use, transportation, and solid waste disposal In 1998, Boston’s local energy use, transportation, and waste disposal produced over 9 million tons of emissions.
ICON - Indicator 5.2.3 Energy from renewable sources In 2000, Massachusetts produced 22.0 trillion BTUs of renewable energy.  Total energy consumed was 1,722.8 trillion BTUs.

ICON- Goal 5.3 Productive and Efficient Use of Land ICON - Indicator 5.3.1 Smart Growth measured by trends in development and effects on Boston and the region Between 1990 and 2000, development increased in the outer ring of Metro Boston much faster than in the inner ring and the city.
ICON - Indicator 5.3.2 Housing density and services within ¼ mile of transit nodes in Metro Boston See Transportation section.
 
 
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