Articles by Ask Umbra®
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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Ground or instant coffee: Flavor aside, which is better for the planet?
Sure, you love your artisanal beans -- but could instant coffee be better for the planet? Advice maven Umbra Fisk sniffs around for an answer.
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How green is your cat’s food?
What's really in cat food? A vegan pet owner wants to know, and Umbra has the purr-fect answer.
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How can I avoid wasting food over the holidays?
A father with too much Halloween candy on his hands inspires Umbra to dish up advice for enjoying the holidays -- without being a pig.
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Should I heat my house with oil or natural gas?
A homebuyer wonders which filthy fossil fuel will keep her cozy this winter, and Umbra cranks out an answer.
