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Placemakers

A surprising sneak peek at the clothesline revolution 31
Posted 1 week, 2 days ago Alexander Lee travels the country evangelizing the merits of clotheslines through his organization, Project Laundry List. He says the humble laundry tool can have a real impact on climate and energy -- he'd even like to see one at the White House. So why are so many people vehemently opposed?
Infrared, Schminfrared

4.5 things I learned at my energy audit 8
Posted 1 month ago I finally took the plunge after years of blithely telling Grist readers to "get an energy audit" -- so what was it like?
TRAY CHIC

Ask Umbra’s video advice on making lunch matter 0
Posted 1 month, 3 weeks ago Common wisdom tells us there’s no free lunch. But you can have a guilt-free lunch, thanks to Umbra Fisk’s recipe for midday munchers everywhere. You won’t have to swallow your pride -- you can eat well, save money, and help this juicy planet we call home.
Ask Umbra’s video advice on making lunch matter 8
Posted 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Ask Umbra’s video advice on growing food in small urban spaces 0
Posted 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Ask Umbra’s video advice on beating the heat 8
Posted 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Blind Faith

Ask Umbra on low-e window films 4
Posted 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Can you save energy and money by putting insulative films on your windows? Umbra breezes in with an answer.
Ask Umbra’s video advice on saving money (and water) in the toilet 12
Posted 4 months ago
Bone of Contention

Ask Umbra on meating your needs 9
Posted 5 months ago
Should a vegetarian faced with reduced-price (and about-to-be-thrown-out) meat give in to the way of flesh, just to prevent needless slaughter? Umbra chews over the question.
Ask Umbra’s video advice on showering 10
Posted 5 months, 1 week ago
An eco-friendly Valentine’s Day guide for the bitter and alone 2
Posted 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Ask Umbra’s video advice on how to be a more loving Valentine 0
Posted 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Baby, It's Cold Inside

Umbra on heat and pipes 3
Posted 9 months, 3 weeks ago
How to maintain a green, healthy diet on a budget 17
Posted 9 months, 3 weeks ago