About Leah Jones:

Based in New York City, Leah Jones is a freelance writer with undergraduate degrees in criminal justice and forensic science. She has worked on research in the toxicology field for several years, and she brings her passion for science into the realm of green technology with EarthTechling. Leah has studied English at the graduate level and has authored or co-authored over 30 publications in scientific journals. When she's not writing, Leah enjoys playing music with her husband and teaching music to New York City kids.

Posts by Leah Jones:

Coal Out, Geothermal In On Missouri Campus

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Missouri University of Science and Technology begins construction on a $32 million geothermal energy system to power the school.

Wrinkled Solar Panels Catch More Rays

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Nature’s most abundant sunlight harvester—the leaf—inspires Princeton University scientists to design a solar cell with similar morphology.

Solar Efficiency Gurus: Alta Devices Explored

Alta Devices Solar Cell

Scientists at UC Berkeley created solar cells with improved efficiency, but not because they absorb light better—because they emit it better.

Anaerobic Digestion Gets Tech Upgrade

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After a decade of research, a UC Davis professor creates the first high-solid anaerobic digester for commercial use.

Pikes Peak Car Race Champ Going Electric

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On the completely paved 2012 Pikes Peak course, perennial winner Nobuhiro Tajima will race up the mountain in a prototype electric vehicle.

Long Island An East Coast Solar Power Leader

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The Long Island Power Authority was ranked ninth out of more than 240 utilities in the U.S. for having the most solar electricity in its energy mix.

Power Meeting: Where Rivers Hit The Sea

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Yale researchers determine the most efficient ways to generate power when tapping the salinity gradients where rivers meet oceans.

Water Management Scheme Saves Every Last Drop

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A remarkable community in Germany is collecting rainwater, keeping water consumption low and producing energy from recycling its own waste.

Greener Solar Power With Help From Bacteria

dye-sensitized solar cells

Dye-sensitized solar cells made with protein and low-toxicity dye were successful in tests by K-State graduate student Ayomi Perera, their inventor.

Rooftop Solar Chills Massive NJ Food Warehouse

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More than 1 million square feet of rooftop solar panels cover the Gloucester Marine Terminal in New Jersey, keeping fruits, meats and dairy products fresh.