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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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Holy sheet! Ask Umbra on printers
Inkjet? Laser? What’s an eco-conscious person to use when hard copy is a necessity? Ask Umbra spells it out for you.
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Alpha and omega-3: Ask Umbra on vitamins for vegetarians
Seeking to fortify your diet in sustainable ways? Ask Umbra is happy to supplement your knowledge of dietary supplements.
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25 days of dares: Forkprints and fracking
It's the last week of Umbra's 25 days of dares. She dares to green her take-out and high-five a bus driver.
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DeChristopher sentence: Impressions from Umbra
Tim DeChristopher was sentenced to 2 years in prison, a $10,000 fine, and 3 years of supervised release. Here are Ask Umbra's courtroom observations.
