Water Conservation

Red Snow Warning

The end of welfare water and the drying of the West 7
Posted 1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Western U.S. has been experiencing epic drought the past several years -- but that's just one indication that we're suffering from severe weather "perturbulence." As the climate shifts and water dries up, agriculture, sprawling cities, and entire ecosystems are at stake.
Think Fast

Your greenest Ramadan 1
Posted 2 months, 1 week ago
The Islamic month of fasting and feasting is not just a religious observance -- it's a chance to make a real and meaningful planetary impact.
Liquid Lunch

Ask Umbra on livestock and water 5
Posted 3 months ago
How much water is involved in meat production, and which other products are dripping with waste? Umbra pours on the facts.
Micture This

Peeing in the shower goes, um, viral 7
Posted 3 months ago
As news hits of an ad campaign in Brazil aimed at convincing pee-ple to pee in the shower, Umbra revisits her advice on the very same topic.
Ask Umbra’s video advice on saving money (and water) in the toilet 12
Posted 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Sexy Retrofits

Sears Tower to get eco-overhaul — again? Plus: new name! 0
Posted 4 months, 2 weeks ago
The tallest building in North America is about to take a giant step forward in energy efficiency, water conservation, and green PR.
It Might as Well Be Spring

Ask Umbra on sparkling water 7
Posted 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Two gals from Alabama love to drink bubbly water -- but a little guilt is beginning to soak into their souls. Can Umbra quench their thirst for knowledge about the eco-effects of their fav bev?
Sparkling Wit

Ask Umbra on rinse aids 7
Posted 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Your dishwasher requires a rinse aid -- but what the heck is in that thing, and is there an eco-alternative? Umbra offers a cascade of advice.
Ask Umbra’s video advice on showering 10
Posted 4 months, 3 weeks ago
All You Need Is Lav

Ask Umbra on public peeing 20
Posted 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Is it OK to let it mellow in a public restroom? Umbra advises.
The grist list

From Doug to Diaz 1
Posted 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Brad's bro gets into the green game, and Cameron comes clean about her habits.
Umbra dishes on dishwashers vs washing by hand 7
Posted 6 months, 2 weeks ago
As reservoirs fall, water prices should rise 3
Posted 8 months, 1 week ago
Green mideast peace 2
Posted 10 months ago
A review of The Big Necessity 6
Posted 11 months ago
Toilet Training

How to green your bathroom 7
Posted 12 months ago
Greenland ice-loss soars: Bad for you, great for bottled water biz 0
Posted 1 year ago
Thanks a Latte

Starbucks addresses water wastage following tabloid indictment 1
Posted 1 year ago
Nestle flexes its muscles at Miami water utility 3
Posted 1 year ago
Cruel and Unflushable Punishment

California prison system introduces conservation measures 0
Posted 1 year ago