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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.
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In wildfire-riddled Tennessee, climate change is a hot topic
Residents blame drought, and some point to climate.
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What’s a greener way to heat my home?
A reader wonders which is better -- a heat pump or a high-efficiency gas furnace. Advice columnist Umbra Fisk warms to the topic.
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Is it bad to buy coral products?
Advice columnist Umbra Fisk dives deep to find answers.
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Are coconut products bad for the environment?
Advice columnist Umbra Fisk takes a hard look at coconut oil, water, milk, and sugar.
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For Muslim environmentalists, the fight just got a lot harder
Looking ahead to four years of Trump, Muslims double down to fight climate change and Islamophobia.