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? I need surgery. Am I doomed?

Readers ask: Can I get elective surgery? Is my bike commute safe? Should fish tank cleaners come into my home?

Ted Alvarez • May 13, 2020

Environment

Apocalypse: Now What? Why you can’t band together

A reader asks: Can my band go to the recording studio together if we practice social distancing?

Ted Alvarez • May 7, 2020

Inside Cascade PBS

Human Elements helped us learn the curiosity and humility of scientists

PNW scientists went into the woods, ocean and outer space. We followed them.

Ted Alvarez • May 4, 2020

Environment

Apocalypse: Now What? Quarantine goals

A reader asks: What exactly is the goal of quarantine, and are we there yet?

Ted Alvarez • Apr 29, 2020

Environment

Apocalypse: Now What? License to drive

Readers ask: When and where is it OK to get behind the wheel during a pandemic? We explore the gray area.

Ted Alvarez • Apr 23, 2020