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The New York Times calls Umbra Fisk "a trailblazer in the field of eco-advice columnists" and "the arch online sage of the new green age." Her latest passion: kale smoothies ... no, sorry, civic engagement, because getting political is the only way we'll get a planet that doesn't burn and a future that doesn't suck. Ask Umbra a question here.
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Is your front-loading washer smelly or moldy? Here’s how to fix that.
Advice columnist Umbra Fisk sniffs around for the best green ways to keep your washing machine spic-and-span.
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Is your personal lube causing water pollution?
Advice columnist Umbra Fisk peeks under the covers of the lube market to find out.
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How green is radiant floor heating?
Advice columnist Umbra Fisk warms to the topic of efficient home heating systems.
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Which kind of cleaning cloths are the greenest?
Two readers want to know what they should clean with. Advice columnist Umbra Fisk cottons on to an answer.