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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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Ask Umbra at 10: What a long, strange tip it’s been
Our beloved advice columnist, Umbra Fisk, reflects on 10 years of sage advice.
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Ask Umbra: What’s the deal with lead in lipstick?
A reader asks why there's poison in her makeup. Umbra lays it on thick.
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Ask Umbra: What should I do with my old bike helmet?
A reader is at a loss for how to toss her battered brain bucket. Umbra, as always, is outspoken.
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Ask Umbra: When should an old refrigerator be replaced?
A reader is finding it hard to part with an aging fridge. Umbra says it’s time to give the appliance the cold shoulder.
