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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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You thought planes burned a lot of carbon? Say hello to cruise ships.
Could cruising be a low-carbon alternative to flying? Not so fast, says advice maven Umbra Fisk.
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These simple steps will make your refrigerator work better
Advice maven Umbra Fisk serves up some advice on saving money and energy in the kitchen.
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Is it safe to eat veggies grown near a busy city street?
Umbra Fisk offers advice to a city-dweller who's eager to plant a garden, but worried about the toxic effects of nearby traffic.
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Which birth control works best — and creates the least waste?
Which type of birth control produces the least waste (and the fewest kids)? Find out from advice maven Umbra Fisk.
