Ask Umbra
Grist’s destination for advice on life during climate change. Est. 2002
Past Umbra
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![Illustration: Solar panels on top of houses, a car, and a person's hat]()
![Illustration: Solar panels on top of houses, a car, and a person's hat]()
Why doesn’t every roof have solar panels?
Rooftop solar is growing fast, but it’s not growing at the same pace everywhere.
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Are white people bad for the environment?
The origins of global warming are “rooted in a racism of ‘I know better.’”
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What makes a ‘regenerative’ egg better than the rest?
Climate-conscious customers are forced to make best guesses when trying to use a grocery list to better the planet.
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![Illustration: An electric car hooked up to a credit card and a car charger.]()
![Illustration: An electric car hooked up to a credit card and a car charger.]()
Should I go into debt to buy an electric vehicle?
Whose responsibility is it to move the EV market?
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Do bizarre stunts actually help the climate cause?
If you feel crazy, it’s kind of nice to see other people acting crazy on a global stage!
