Climate Ask Umbra
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I care about the climate. That makes me a good person, right?
Human decency isn’t something you can always define with your gut -- or any other measure.
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How do I tell my friends they shouldn’t be having kids?
Exactly what is the best-case scenario here?
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I’m not a fish. Why should coral reefs matter to me?
Imagine the Earth as a human body, and the coral reef is its epidermis -- when something is awry, the first warning can arrive via your skin.
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COVID ruined my travel dreams. What do I do with my life now?
If I see you on Tinder, I look forward to reading a bio that doesn’t include any synonym of “explorer.”
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How do I get people to care about climate change as much as COVID?
In a world full of so many fires, it's very hard to get a lot of attention on just one of them.
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Between coronavirus and climate change, is it time to go off-grid?
Social distancing has given “Independence Day” a whole new layer of meaning this year.
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My favorite sustainable clothing brand is racist. What now?
What are your values, and what sacrifices do you feel OK making to uphold them?
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What is Seattle’s ‘autonomous zone’ trying to do?
Let's dig into this demand by Seattle activists: “We demand the de-gentrification of Seattle, starting with rent control.”
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What’s the more climate-conscious diet: Plant-based or place-based?
The way we buy food is going to look pretty different for awhile.
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Can I astrally project my way out of coronavirus lockdown?
After all, astral projection would definitely qualify as the lightest carbon footprint travel option.