Eric Krebs
Eric Krebs is a writer from Queens, New York. He has written for the New York Times, Slate, and Bloomberg, among others.
No Matter Who Wins, the Real Work of Sustainability Will Continue
Amid high tides of anxiety on a warming planet, there is plenty of good news in the world of environmentalism.
How Congestion Pricing Makes Cities More Livable
As New York puts its gridlock-busting plans on hold, the success of congestion pricing elsewhere proves it’s not just smart — it’s popular.
How Reclaimed Wastewater Is Reviving Tribal Land
Over a century ago, the Supreme Court ruled that reservations have a right to water. Today, thanks to a unique exchange, the Pima are finally getting their due.
The New Generation of Hydropower Dams Let Fish Swim Straight Through
Redesigned turbines are solving the problem that has long plagued hydroelectric dams, churning out green energy while leaving fish unharmed.
How Kenya Became the World’s Geothermal Powerhouse
An effort that began 70 years ago is poised to propel the country to middle-income status on a wave of green energy.
Floating Solar Farms Are a Game Changer
A lack of available land is the biggest obstacle to solar power’s expansion — or maybe it isn’t.
Europe’s New Trams Are Reviving a Golden Age of Transit
Tramways were once a staple of European cities. Now, a new generation is enhancing urban life once again.
2021 Was the Year Cargo Shipping Pivoted Green
Political, economic and technological stars are aligning to make a stubbornly carbon-intensive industry sustainable.
Inside the Movement to Clean Up the World’s Most Toxic Sites
A sprawling initiative identifies pollution hotspots so the communities affected by them can act.
Where £100 Can Make You a Solar Entrepreneur
In Bath, England, even the smallest investors can support – and profit from – the city’s green energy boom.
Oregon’s New Hard Drugs Policy Is Both Radical and Sane
Legal magic mushrooms? Tolerance for heroin and meth? It’s not as crazy as it sounds.
You Don’t Have to Hate the Other Side
The ability to fight with love instead of rage is what makes us human.
What if Climate Change Isn’t as Polarizing as We Think?
It benefits politicians to portray the issue as deeply divisive, but most voters don’t see it that way.
Empathy Is a Muscle You Build
A system for turning “they” into “we.”
Building a Kinder, Gentler, Smarter Social Media User
How a platform that rewards informed opinion and civil debate is changing our behavior.
The Nature of Polarization Is Changing
Stanford researcher Jan Gerrit Voelkel explains why a more passion-fueled form of partisanship is on the rise – and how it’s reshaping politics.
Why Kindness Is a Winning Campaign Tactic
Amid all the mudslinging is a proven fact: Civility wins the hearts of voters.
How Can I Convince You?
In the first in a series of interviews with Stanford polarization researchers, Robb Willer explains how to persuade someone they agree with you – whether they know it or not.
Cooperative Housing Is Redefining ‘Home’ for People with Disabilities
By sharing everything from services to accessibility renovations, co-housing strikes a balance between autonomy and affordability.
The Pandemic Will Be Livestreamed
The coronavirus is creating an explosion of quarantined online performance that is unscripted, unshowered and surprisingly uplifting.