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 the thrift shop my only option for socially responsible kids’ clothes?
A reader wants to pop some eco-groovy, fair-trade tags for her toddler. Umbra says one tike's trash is another kid's come-up.
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Ask Umbra: Does leaving the lights on really keep the burglars away?
A reader wonders if blazing bulbs are just a waste of energy. Umbra heads to the scene of the crime.
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Ask Umbra: Could you settle the debate over dishwashers vs. hand-washing?
A reader insists she can scrub circles around even a super efficient dishwasher. Umbra brushes up on the basics.
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Ask Umbra: What’s the best way to seal up a drafty house?
A reader wonders if there a way to keep the cold out this winter. Umbra is just getting warmed up.
