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Love fresh cut flowers? Here’s how to find greener ones
Bouquets don't have to be an environmental scourge. Advice columnist Umbra Fisk tells you how to track down better blooms.
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Your guide to buying nontoxic, kid-friendly toys
Advice columnist Umbra Fisk offers six tips for avoiding the worst playthings and finding the best.
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Cities can pick up nations’ slack on combating climate change
A coalition of mayors hopes to keep warming below 1.5 degrees C.
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Is it terrible to crack open a window during winter nights?
A reader likes to get a little fresh air. Her husband says it's a waste of energy. Advice columnist Umbra Fisk settles this heated dispute.
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George W. Bush EPA chief slams Trump’s pick
"I don’t recall ever having seen an appointment of someone who is so disdainful of the agency.”
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Are those magic sponges terrible for the environment?
A reader wonders about the impact of melamine sponges like the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Advice columnist Umbra Fisk investigates.
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Food icon Marion Nestle talks Trump, soda, and weed
The James Beard award-winning author talks sustainable nutrition in a post-Trump world.
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The case for imperfect veganism
You can catch more vegan-curious with honey than with vinegar.
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What’s the greenest kind of Christmas tree?
Is it eco-friendly to cut down a tree from the woods? How about buying a fake tree? Advice columnist Umbra Fisk unwraps the answers.
