Ask Umbra
Grist’s destination for advice on life during climate change. Est. 2002
Past Umbra
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This U.N. biodiversity report has me super bummed. What can I do?
Solving environmental problems often requires us to care about other human issues, like poverty.
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Should I trade in my grocery trips for a meal kit subscription?
To paraphrase Natasha Bedingfield, the future is not pre-packaged.
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Are these ‘sustainable’ clothing brands the real deal?
A sustainable fashion shopping spree is an oxymoron.
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Why do cities keep building all this new stuff for cars?
Cars are this symbol of freedom, but they actually need a huge amount of help in the form of infrastructure.
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Where are all the bugs going and what can I do about it?
Insect loss is real, and it's complicated. So let's get dirty and dive in.
