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The New York Times calls Umbra Fisk "a trailblazer in the field of eco-advice columnists" and "the arch online sage of the new green age." Her latest passion: kale smoothies ... no, sorry, civic engagement, because getting political is the only way we'll get a planet that doesn't burn and a future that doesn't suck. Ask Umbra a question here.
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Ask Umbra: Is it OK to pour beer down the drain?
A reader wonders about how to dispose of unwanted beer. Umbra considers everything and the kitchen sink.
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Ask Umbra: Why are my CFLs burning out so quickly?
Umbra offers illumination on CFLs (fritzy and otherwise), LEDs, and halogen incandescents.
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Ask Umbra: Got any good green jokes?
A reader wonders if there are any funny environmental one-liners. Umbra yuks it up.
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Ask Umbra: Can I really put all my recyclables in one bin?
A reader wonders if it's better to separate recyclables or to just throw everything in one bin. Umbra sorts out the truth.
