Liv Konen

About Liv Konen

Olivia (Liv) Konen is a Medical Editor/Scientific Writer at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore and a student in the Johns Hopkins Science Writing Master's degree program. In her spare time, she volunteers at Oregon Ridge Nature Center in Cockeysville, MD, educating children and adults on environmental topics.

Posts by Liv Konen:

Is Coal Still In Our Energy Mix?

Despite major efforts underway to transition to renewables, coal still remains the world’s largest source of electricity.

The Ethics of Playback: Using Recorded Birdsong To Attract Birds

Is it ethical for birdwatchers and photographers to use “playback” — recorded bird song — to attract other birds within sight?

Which Nations Are Leaders On EV Production & Adoption?

China may be way ahead in terms of the sheer number of EVs produced, but Sweden, Norway & Ethiopia have higher per capita rates of adoption.

Solar Power From Orbiting Satellites?

Generating solar power on satellites in space and beaming the power down to earth may not just be the stuff of science fiction only for much longer…

Cement Plants Endanger Environment & Human Health

Cement is an essential building block for modern society, but it doesn’t come without lots of environmental and health baggage.

Rural Broadband Access Good For Climate Fight

Giving people in rural areas access to broadband Internet allows for more telecommuting and as such saves on carbon emissions.