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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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Should I replace my brown lawn with artificial turf?
A California homeowner wonders about fake grass. Umbra rolls out a better answer.
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What’s the most eco-friendly way to grill?
Can you BBQ with a clean, green conscience? Absolutely -- you just need to fire up the right kind of grill.
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Can I have a composting toilet?
A reader wants to install a composting toilet in her London flat. Umbra is flush with answers.
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Which hardware store is the greenest?
A reader wonders where to get sustainable home-improvement supplies. Umbra is the helpful hardware ham.
