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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: Is there such thing as an eco-friendly cellphone?
A reader wonders which phone is best for the planet. Umbra says this calls for some serious thought.
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Ask Umbra: Can you help us find a super new pooper?
A reader wonders which loo to choose: composting or septic. Umbra puts on her boots and wades in.
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Ask Umbra: Which is better, plastic or compostable forks?
A reader wants to find the greenest dinnerware for her church. Umbra forks it over.
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Ask Umbra: What do I do with my old shoes?
A reader wonders if she can recycle her retired footwear. Umbra goes the extra mile.
