Ask Umbra
Grist’s destination for advice on life during climate change. Est. 2002
Past Umbra
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My high school throws out a stupid amount of food. What can I do?
An Alaskan teen wants to save uneaten food from school lunches for hungry students.
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How to stamp out sexual harassment when it’s reached the ends of the Earth
After facing harassment in Antarctica, one scientist is speaking out about how to change that. Hint: Get more women there.
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Buy a good pair of sneakers — you’ll need them to run for office
You? In local government? Yes! (Wait, don’t run away.)
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Art brings life to social movements. Let it draw on your support.
You might not think you care about the arts, but you really should.
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Your next bar conversation is about climate change. Here’s how to do it.
If you can’t discuss stuff you care about over drinks, what’s the point of caring about them?
