I write for curious kids and adults, focusing on solutions to environmental problems, social justice, amazing creatures, and interesting science.  I’ve also published how-to books for adults on water conservation, reuse and ecological sanitation. 

My article, “For a better brick, just add poop,” won the 2023 Gold Award in Children’s Science News from the AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards.

Here is a selection of my work. 

Water, Water, Water, and Toilets

Climate Change & Solutions

Social Justice and Human Rights

Animals and Cool Science

 

Books

Greywater, Green Landscape: How to Install Simple Water-Saving Irrigation Systems in Your Yard (By Laura Allen, Storey Press, 2017)

Save thousands of gallons of water annually and have a beautiful yard no matter the weather by capturing and reusing water from sinks, showers, and washing machines. This empowering and easy-to-use manual offers practical, long-term strategies for water management, with easy, do-it-yourself instructions and step-by-step photography to guide you through constructing and installing a variety of systems throughout your house and garden. No matter which system you decide to build, you’ll have the information to construct it yourself or move forward with confidence to hire a professional.  Available for purchase here.

The Water-Wise Home: How to Conserve, Capture, and Reuse Water in Your Home and Landscape (By Laura Allen, Storey Press, 2015)

Even as severe droughts become more common and the water crisis heats up worldwide, you can radically reduce water use in your own home. Laura Allen is your expert guide to building systems that conserve and reuse water while saving money and meeting the needs of your home and garden. These practical, low tech solutions are an essential part of our new water future.

Learn how to: Install a greywater system. Construct a rainwater catchment system. Design a rain garden. Build waterless composting toilet

Available here.

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