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Grist’s destination for advice on life during climate change. Est. 2002
Past Umbra
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Umbra on lead pipes and drinking water
Dear Umbra, I live in New York City, which is reputed to have some of the best drinking water in the U.S. But I also happen to live in an […]
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Umbra on UV ratings
Dear Umbra, Our radio station provides daily information regarding ultraviolet ratings. I am curious about what these ratings actually represent, and why they change so dramatically. For example, for the […]
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Umbra on the eco-relevance of health concerns
Dear Umbra, As a practicing vegan for quite some time now, I take pride in my knowledge of nutrition and my ability to enrich my body through a varied diet […]
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Umbra on whether to leave the engine running
Dear Umbra, I have a question that has been nagging me for a while, and I would really like to have it answered once and for all. You see, I […]
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Umbra on finding solar-power stats
Dear Umbra, Are there any statistics that show what percentage of solar power is generated state by state, and which states are more solar-friendly? Also, do power companies give out […]
