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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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Here’s why it’s so important to buy recycled products
Advice columnist Umbra Fisk cycles through the reasons.
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Should I keep my laptop plugged in while I use it?
A reader wants to know how best to preserve his computer's battery. Advice columnist Umbra Fisk charges in with answers.
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Is synthetic yarn for the birds?
A knitter wonders if it's OK to put acrylic yarn scraps outside for birds to make nests with. Umbra Fisk swoops in with an answer.
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What’s the best way to deal with restaurant leftovers?
Advice columnist Umbra Fisk dishes up advice on dodging the Styrofoam clamshell.
