Ted Alvarez

Ted Alvarez is formerly an editor at Crosscut and KCTS 9 focused on science and the environment. His work has also appeared in Backpacker, Rolling Stone, Scientific American, and many other outlets.

Latest work

Environment

Apocalypse: Now What? Is it safe to eat out now?

A reader has reservations about eating out at restaurants during a pandemic.

Ted Alvarez • Sep 3, 2020

Environment

Apocalypse: Now What? Skills for a never-ending pandemic

A reader asks: What kind of survival skills are most useful in a pandemic?

Ted Alvarez • Aug 26, 2020

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Apocalypse: Now What? Runners, masks and virus risk

A reader asks: Why don’t more runners and cyclists wear masks? Should they?

Ted Alvarez • Aug 19, 2020

Environment

Apocalypse: Now What? How to give Washington a helping hand

A reader says: I’m doing well in the pandemic. How can I help others?

Ted Alvarez • Aug 12, 2020

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Apocalypse: Now What? Pandemic fatigue and the future

A reader asks: How do I cope with *all of this* as the pandemic continues?

Ted Alvarez • Aug 6, 2020