Ask Umbra
Grist’s destination for advice on life during climate change. Est. 2002
Past Umbra
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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.
