Ask Umbra
Grist’s destination for advice on life during climate change. Est. 2002
Past Umbra
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What do NFTs mean for art? And for the Earth?
Yes, the latest crypto craze uses the same dirty blockchains. There’s a better way.
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How do I get my neighbors to stop littering?
Litter is such a deeply complex salad of environmental issues!
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![Illustration of a rabbit plush, a plastic bag, a mason jar full of trash, plastic wrap, and a bigfin squid, inside of a trash can]()
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We found them: The weirdest questions on living sustainably
From unbreakable Mason jars to the mysteries of the deep sea.
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Does charging more for electricity help the planet?
Or is my utility company just greedy?
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I have a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. Do I deserve it?
It’s baffling that vaccine rollouts have left polluted communities behind. What can I do?
