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Ask Umbra: Where should I move to escape climate change?
You can run but you can't hide.
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Help! I don’t know how to recycle anymore.
In defense of 'waste atheism' -- the acceptance that what we discard may not have any greater destination than the landfill.
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Does talking to people about climate change make any difference?
You need some like-minded space bandits down in the trash compactor with you. Bear with me, please.
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Marie Kondo and the life-changing magic of just buying less
The elephant in the (very cluttered) room is consumerism, the heart of environmental evil!
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Why should I sacrifice when big companies are to blame for climate change?
Every day, once a day, give your future self a present ... by doing something to counteract climate change.
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Can a vegan do anything to help dairy farmers in crisis?
Dairy farmers are in crisis all across the country, thanks to super-low milk prices and decreased demand. What can a vegan do to help?
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4 climate-conscious holiday recipes you’ll actually want to make (we promise)
We designed a low-carbon holiday menu that you can easily make dairy-free, vegan, or gluten-free, if that's your jam.
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I love earning miles. Do I need to give up my (evil bank’s) great credit card?
The bank is so bad, but the credit card miles are so good. What's a girl to do?
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There are more ways to fight climate change than giving up meat
To call the latest IPCC missive a “wake up call” is pure understatement. But to say there's nothing to be done about it is, too.
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My roommate keeps throwing away food and I hate it!
This is not the first time a rotisserie chicken has threatened to tear apart a friendship. Or maybe it is, but that's why we're here.
