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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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Are there any eco-friendly credit card companies?
A reader discovers that his credit card company is funding dirty energy. Umbra looks out for the planet's best interest.
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![Hybrid leaves pickup in the dust!]()
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Is it greener to buy a new car or drive the old one into the ground?
A reader is feline unsure about buying a new, fuel-efficient car. Umbra says it's better to make the leap, and she's not lion.
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Should I run the bathroom fan while showering?
A reader wants to blow off some steam. Umbra says don't waste your energy.
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What’s lighter on the land, sugar beets or sugarcane?
A reader wonders where best to get her sugar fix. Umbra gets granular.
