Ask Umbra
Grist’s destination for advice on life during climate change. Est. 2002
Past Umbra
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Is biking in the city worth breathing all the polluted air?
In other words: How does this huge societal problem negatively affect me, specifically?
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How do I explore the woods without ruining them?
You love to be in the woods, but you don’t feel like you belong there.
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This U.N. biodiversity report has me super bummed. What can I do?
Solving environmental problems often requires us to care about other human issues, like poverty.
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Should I trade in my grocery trips for a meal kit subscription?
To paraphrase Natasha Bedingfield, the future is not pre-packaged.
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Are these ‘sustainable’ clothing brands the real deal?
A sustainable fashion shopping spree is an oxymoron.
