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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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Will my houseplant clean the air?
Umbra helps a reader grow wiser about the many benefits of introducing a little greenery into the office.
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What’s the deal with pesticides and local food?
When an inquisitive shopper wonders if her local farmers are dousing her with misinformation about pesticides, Umbra produces an answer.
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What’s the deal with anti-odor exercise apparel?
They stave off the stink, but they contain some shadowy chemicals.
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What really happens when I put clothing in a donation bin?
When you dump your old duds in a bin, where do they really end up? Umbra knits together an answer for a curious reader.
