by Umbra Fisk
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Calling All Wildcats
This Friday, don’t just Buy Nothing—use nothing! 3
Posted 1 day, 10 hours ago The organizers of Buy Nothing Day, an annual attempt to counter the rampant consumerism of Black Friday, are notching things up this year, calling for a 24-hour "wildcat strike" against consumption. Find out how to join in. Read More -
Feast Your Eyes
Ask Umbra on trash, toxics, and tots 6
Posted 1 day, 18 hours ago Is composting bad for landfills? Are eco-products sprayed with chemicals? And could melamine cabinets make a safe changing table? Umbra advises. Read More -
Tress for Success
Ask Umbra on shower caps, computers, and junk mail 19
Posted 1 week, 1 day ago Does anyone make a non-vinyl shower cap? Is it better to turn computers off at night or leave them running? And how, how can you get rid of all that junk mail? Umbra advises. Read More -
Ask Umbra's feeling tipsy
You never get a second chance to make No Impact—oh wait, yes you do 2
Posted 1 week, 3 days ago It's No Impact Week! Again! Find out how to reduce your consumption in just seven days -- and see why Umbra is suddenly craving lollipops. Read More -
Kids Learn the Darnedest Things
Ask Umbra on climate-skeptic teachers, low-flow toilets, and more 32
Posted 2 weeks, 1 day ago Umbra addresses crap of the educational and evacuational varieties, as well as helping a reader with New Year's resolutions and revealing another resource for greening your life. Read More -
Umbra's Just Bee-Cause
Tweet for the bees 4
Posted 2 weeks, 4 days ago Find out how you can support honeybee research, the lazy way -- plus, a second chance to drink in Umbra's incredible bee hugs video! Read More -
It’s Getting Ha! in Here: Featuring Aziz Ansari 0
Posted 2 weeks, 5 days ago Aziz Ansari, from NBC’s Parks and Recreation, talks with Grist about what he’s doing to lessen his carbon foot and handprints. Read More -
Bring It On
Ask Umbra on her hotness, corporate gift baskets, and more 7
Posted 3 weeks, 1 day ago One question at a time wasn't enough for our dear Umbra Fisk, who debuts a multi-question column this week with advice on taking climate action, greening corporate gift baskets, and recycling receipts. Read More -
Just Boo-Cause
Ask Umbra on Halloween treats and costumes 6
Posted 4 weeks ago Looking for good eco-handouts for the holiday, or perhaps an inspired climate-themed costume? Umbra has a few tricks (and treats) up her sleeve. Read More -
Climate walks
More Climate Action Day action from Umbra Fisk 0
Posted 4 weeks ago Grist's Umbra Fisk talks International Climate Action Day with Peter Singer, Bat Man, Robert Swan and the climate-conscious denizens of New York. Read More
