Ask Umbra
Grist’s destination for advice on life during climate change. Est. 2002
Past Umbra
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Help! Coronavirus prevention is aggravating my single-use shame
Behold, a fresh new hell of environmental dilemmas.
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So should we just plant a bunch of trees everywhere, or what?
The simplest course of action is not always the one that makes the most sense.
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Are fake fur and leather worse than the real thing?
Every clothing choice is a tradeoff, unfortunately.
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How do I choose a more climate-friendly phone?
Um, just pick one that you'll have for a really long time. We'll tell you how.
