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: Should I buy local or organic?
He says local potatoes. She says organic potahtoes. Umbra urges them not to call the whole thing off.
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Ask Umbra: Can my bicycle power my toaster?
A reader wants to use his bike for more than getting around the neighborhood. Umbra winds up.
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Ask Umbra: Can I pee in my compost pile?
When a reader frets about "going" outdoors, Umbra relieves the anxiety.
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Ask Umbra: Are clotheslines legal in Brooklyn?
A reader wonders if it's against the law to air dry her skivvies. She knows Umbra won't leave her hanging.
