Ask Umbra
Grist’s destination for advice on life during climate change. Est. 2002
Past Umbra
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What makes a ‘regenerative’ egg better than the rest?
Climate-conscious customers are forced to make best guesses when trying to use a grocery list to better the planet.
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Should I go into debt to buy an electric vehicle?
Whose responsibility is it to move the EV market?
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Do bizarre stunts actually help the climate cause?
If you feel crazy, it’s kind of nice to see other people acting crazy on a global stage!
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Why do we continue to believe companies that greenwash?
We're tired, but we might be entering a new era of consumer awareness.
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How to have the trash talk with your neighbors
Something about garbage disposal triggers emotional chaos and defies social cohesion.
