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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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Which type of fence material is greenest?
A new homeowner needs help deciding which material is best to fence in his yard. Advice maven Umbra Fisk writes a post. Post! Get it? Oh fine: She has some ideas for him.
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Everybody wipes — so what’s the best method?
How do wet wipes stack up against bidets? A forward-thinking potty user wants to know, and advice maven Umbra Fisk handles the question with due urgency.
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Can I get drunk without destroying the planet?
A recent trip to New Orleans and Florida has one reader wondering why cocktails are so often served in plastic cups -- and if there's any way to stem this wasteful tide. Advice maven Umbra Fisk bellies up to the bar and belches out an answer.
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Is charging my phone at night a smooth environmental move?
When a reader in Connecticut wonders whether it matters what time of day he charges his laptop and phone, advice maven Umbra Fisk powers up a nerd-tastic response.
