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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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Spring is here! What should I do with the brush I clear?
Advice maven Umbra Fisk digs up some suggestions for a homeowner wondering how to clear his yard with a clear conscience.
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How can I tell my roommate he takes too many showers?
A reader in California wants to berate his roommate over water usage, but advice maven Umbra Fisk says cooler heads should prevail.
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Can you grow pot with LED lights?
With recent reports emphasizing the energy-sucking nature of the weed industry, a reader from Michigan wonders if LEDs could save the day.
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Are plastic soil beads safe for my plants?
A reader in Ontario wonders if plastic soil beads are safe for her plants, and advice maven Umbra Fisk digs in.
