Rishya Narayanan, Author at Conservation Law Foundation

Jan 01, 2026

Real Estate Sites Are Scrapping Climate Risk Data – Here’s Why That Matters

As climate change worsens and housing stock tightens, the real estate industry is leaving buyers in the dark.

A man sitting on the stoop of a house surrounded by floodwater

Aug 04, 2025

Heat Pumps Can Keep You Cool in the Summer

When temperatures climb, this climate-friendly technology can help keep you cool, too.

Heat pumps on the outside of a grey, wooden home while it is sunny outside.

Apr 23, 2025

The Truth about Biofuels

Are fuels derived from crops and waste good climate solutions at scale? Short answer: No. Here’s why.

Biofuels, like those created from soybeans, are not a climate solution at scale.

Apr 18, 2025

Here’s What the Project Maple Gas Pipeline Means for New England

Enbridge, a fossil fuel company, wants to build polluting gas infrastructure when we should be upgrading to clean energy like solar and wind.

Two construction workers in blue jumpsuits wearing masks are bent over welding a large pipeline. The pipeline stretches far into the background against a dug-out dirt background, where more construction workers are seen in the distance.

Mar 26, 2025

The Truth About Climate Change and Home Insurance

As floods, wildfires, and extreme storms ravage our homes, insurance companies are either jacking up their prices or fleeing entirely.

A small building with a red roof lies partially collapsed in a large stream of water. This is a motel in Hardwick, Vermont that suffered from the devastating flooding in 2023.

Feb 12, 2025

The Truth About Pushing Past Political Burnout

You’re not alone in feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. It’s time to breathe, recenter, and direct our focus.

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Nov 08, 2024

How Climate Change is Quietly Redefining New England’s Iconic Fall Season

Researchers at Climate Central find that autumn is becoming warmer, with consequences for our health and the environment

An angled view of a rocky mountain with trees covering it that are changing to their fall colors. Below the mountain is a body of water reflecting the scene above.

Jul 19, 2024

Maine’s Climate Progress Not as Rosy as the State Would Like You to Think

Maine still needs to drastically cut carbon pollution to meet its legal obligation under the climate law.

A view of the statehouse against the clear sky.

Apr 09, 2024

The Truth about Climate Anxiety and How to Address It

Climate anxiety can be an isolating feeling. But the good news is, you’re not alone – and there are ways to find hope even when it might feel like there’s none left.

Person holding up a painted sign that says "systems change, not climate change."

Apr 08, 2024

Here’s What You Need to Know About the Tri-State Offshore Wind Bids

At least four developers have submitted proposed offshore wind projects from which Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island will choose winners.