Ask Umbra
Grist’s destination for advice on life during climate change. Est. 2002
Past Umbra
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Are fake fur and leather worse than the real thing?
Every clothing choice is a tradeoff, unfortunately.
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How do I choose a more climate-friendly phone?
Um, just pick one that you'll have for a really long time. We'll tell you how.
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How do fossil fuel companies have so much power?
When you’re extremely rich, you can buy your way out of pretty much anything.
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How can I be more climate-conscious in 2020?
This can actually be boiled down to one fairly simple resolution.
