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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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Is climate change killing my California dream?
A reader wonders if Cali is going to dry up and blow away. Umbra sprinkles a little wisdom on the subject.
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Should I kill my weeds by peeing on them?
A reader wonders if urine will get rid of unwanted weeds. Umbra says, sadly, it's piss poor.
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How can I tell if a business is really “green”?
A reader wonders how to suss out a business's eco-cred. Umbra offers a few conversation starters.
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What’s the greenest way to read a book?
Paperbacks? E-readers? None of the above? Umbra knows volumes.
