Articles by Ask Umbra®
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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Ask Umbra: How can I find a vacuum cleaner that doesn’t suck (electricity)?
A reader wonders how to keep his floors clean in the greenest manner possible. Umbra gets swept up in the possibilities.
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Ask Umbra: Why is my face scrub full of tiny plastic beads?
A reader is having a hard time finding fish-friendly exfoliants. Umbra says therein lies the rub.
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Ask Umbra: Which is lighter on the land, wild game or farmed meat?
A reader is searching for the most eco-friendly flesh. Umbra chews on the alternatives.
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Ask Umbra: I’m buried in garbage bags. Is there a better way?
A reader wants to get a little of the plastic out of her life. Umbra offers a few tips for reducing refuse.
