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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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Ask Umbra: Should I get my panties in a bunch?
A reader wonders about the bags her undies come in. Umbra says that's a delicates subject.
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Ask Umbra: Is my compost pile contributing to climate change?
A reader worries that her banana peels are giving off bad gas. Umbra forks over some scrappy advice.
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Ask Umbra: What’s better than butter? Spreads will roll
Olive oil from the fridge? Apple sauce? Prunes? Our green advice guru explores a tub full of butter substitutes.
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Ask Umbra: Can I feed feral pigs to Fido? Should I?
If invasive species like wild boar are running amok, why not turn them into pet food? Umbra cuts through the mystery meat for an answer.
