Ask Umbra
Grist’s destination for advice on life during climate change. Est. 2002
Past Umbra
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What is Seattle’s ‘autonomous zone’ trying to do?
Let's dig into this demand by Seattle activists: “We demand the de-gentrification of Seattle, starting with rent control.”
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What’s the more climate-conscious diet: Plant-based or place-based?
The way we buy food is going to look pretty different for awhile.
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Can I astrally project my way out of coronavirus lockdown?
After all, astral projection would definitely qualify as the lightest carbon footprint travel option.
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Help! Coronavirus prevention is aggravating my single-use shame
Behold, a fresh new hell of environmental dilemmas.
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So should we just plant a bunch of trees everywhere, or what?
The simplest course of action is not always the one that makes the most sense.
