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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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What’s better: New solar panels or old hydropower?
A reader wonders about the benefits of solar panels since her local grid is already pretty green. Umbra plugs in.
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What should you do with your food scraps?
Is it better to put food waste down the garbage disposal or in the trash? Advice columnist Umbra Fisk weighs in.
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Is your bank funding the Dakota Access Pipeline? Here’s how to find a new bank.
Dozens of big banks have made loans to the company building the controversial pipeline. Take your money elsewhere, advises Umbra Fisk.
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Here’s something that could make recycling a lot easier
Figuring out recycling can be vexing, but new labels now appearing on products should help, says advice columnist Umbra Fisk.
