Ask Umbra
Grist’s destination for advice on life during climate change. Est. 2002
Past Umbra
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The climate-friendly gift guide for every level of motivation
Because we’re not telling you what to get. We’re telling you how to give.
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How to save Christmas from consumerism
We start with the foundation, and work our way up.
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After years of climate writing, here’s what I’ve learned about hope
I started to feel overwhelmed by everything I still didn’t know and everything that had to change to deal with the climate crisis.
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Humans are adaptable. But can we handle the climate crisis?
Adaptation is an acknowledgement that this problem is probably going to get worse before it gets better, but it's no guarantee of survival.
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If everything is burning, when does it make sense to rip out a pool?
When you’re trying to make your home more climate-friendly, is any cost too high?
