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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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My mother-in-law died. What should I do with her expired cans of food?
Is it better to send old food to the landfill or down the drain? And how can we tame the food-waste beast in our kitchens? Umbra Fisk cooks up an answer.
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Is it OK to run my car’s seat heater this winter?
Heated car seats are one of life's little luxuries -- but are they energy efficient? And does it even matter? Advice maven Umbra Fisk offers a cheeky take on the issue.
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The dirty secrets of dry cleaning
Advice maven Umbra Fisk adopts a not-so-casual attitude to the question of dry cleaning, one of our most toxic personal habits.
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What’s the best way to transport my Thanksgiving leftovers?
When packing up Thanksgiving leftovers for future gobbling, which container is best? Advice maven Umbra Fisk dishes up an answer.
