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

Inside Cascade PBS

Writing through the apocalypse

Our end-times advice columnist reflects on starting something new when everything is falling apart.

Ted Alvarez • Jun 23, 2020

Environment

Apocalypse: Now What? Hug it out

A reader asks: When will it be safe to hug our loved ones?

Ted Alvarez • Jun 17, 2020

Environment

Apocalypse: Now What? Seattle has never been normal

A reader asks: Will Seattle survive this chaotic period? With the help of Knute Berger, we look to history for answers.

Ted Alvarez • Jun 12, 2020

Environment

Apocalypse: Now What? Pandemic safety in a protest

A reader asks: How can I protest safely while the coronavirus is still a threat?

Ted Alvarez • Jun 3, 2020

Environment

Apocalypse: Now What? Loaf thy neighbor

A reader asks: Can I bake and share food with my neighbors?

Ted Alvarez • May 20, 2020