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: Are dogs born to poop wild?
A reader wonders if he can leave his pup's poop on the nature trail. Umbra digs up the evidence.
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Ask Umbra: How can I make the world a greener, funnier place?
A reader wonders how to support his favorite news site. Umbra advises the green stuff.
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Ask Umbra: How can I green my candle habit?
Readers want more environmentally friendly candles. Umbra waxes poetic.
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Ask Umbra: Can I sneak a compost bin past my homeowners association?
A reader wants to start composting without offending their nosy neighborhood group. Umbra detects a whiff of rebellion.
