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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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Don’t look now, but the oil industry miiiight be poisoning your food
Some of the food you eat is probably irrigated with reused water from the oil industry. Bon appetit!
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Don’t look now, but you emit too much — here’s how to stop
Americans emit way more than our fair share of carbon. Know where it comes from?
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Does recycling glass do more harm than good?
Advice maven Umbra Fisk has a message (in a bottle) for beach-combers.
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I just bought a new bra. Could it be toxic?
When a breast-cancer survivor wonders whether she's just purchased toxic bras, advice maven Umbra Fisk offers support -- including tips on natural alternatives.
