Goals
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Indicator Measures
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How are we doing?
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5.1 Environmental Stewardship |
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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. |
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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. |
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5.1.3 Friends groups for parks and greenspaces |
Park stewardship is increasing |
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5.2 Clean Energy and Climate Stability |
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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%. |
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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. |
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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. |
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5.3 Productive and Efficient Use of Land |
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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. |
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5.3.2 Housing density and services within ¼ mile of transit nodes in Metro Boston |
See Transportation section. |
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