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: Is it safer to ride a bike or drive a car?
A reader is worried about becoming road pizza. Umbra breaks out the pie charts.
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Ask Umbra: What should I do with used tissues, old mixtapes, and rage against the greens?
Readers wonder how best to dispose of snotty tissues and outdated casettes -- and whether breathing contributes to global warming. Umbra keeps a cool head.
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Ask Umbra: How do I fight my city’s terrible litter problem?
A reader's burg is infested with litterbugs. Umbra says that with a little help, you can squash a problem like that.
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Ask Umbra: How do I know if my local swimming hole is safe?
A reader wonders if it's OK for her kids to dip into a nearby river. Umbra gets testy.
