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Grist’s destination for advice on life during climate change. Est. 2002
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Ask Umbra: How can I make the world a greener, funnier place?
A reader wonders how to support his favorite news site. Umbra advises the green stuff.
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My expert advice: Donate to support green news now
Time's running out on Grist's vaunted annual tradition, the year-end fundraiser. Please donate to keep our (CFL) lights on.
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Ask Umbra: Is it OK to eat gummy bears?
A reader wonders if gummy bears are the more ethical candy choice. Umbra chews on the question.
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Watch Annie Leonard’s new ‘Story of Citizens’ video
Annie Leonard unveiled a new film in the “Story of Stuff” series this morning. Her latest offering, The Story of Citizens United v. FEC, is “an exploration of the crisis […]
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Ask Umbra’s Book Club: Dive into the big blue
Greetings readers, As you all know, I am a bookworm of the highest order. In fact, I’m such a bookworm that my compost worms have their own library. I think […]
