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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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What’s the greenest kind of Christmas tree?
Is it eco-friendly to cut down a tree from the woods? How about buying a fake tree? Advice columnist Umbra Fisk unwraps the answers.
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What’s a greener way to heat my home?
A reader wonders which is better -- a heat pump or a high-efficiency gas furnace. Advice columnist Umbra Fisk warms to the topic.
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Is it bad to buy coral products?
Advice columnist Umbra Fisk dives deep to find answers.
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Are coconut products bad for the environment?
Advice columnist Umbra Fisk takes a hard look at coconut oil, water, milk, and sugar.
