Rishya Narayanan, Author at Conservation Law Foundation

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.

A view from the ground-up of wind turbines against a blue sky with some clouds.

Mar 15, 2024

Why Are New England’s Electricity Prices So Expensive?

The answer boils down to our over-dependence on fossil fuels.

Image: a person wearing mittens turns on a radiator.

Mar 14, 2024

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.

Feb 23, 2024

Five Things to Know About the New Nine-State Heat Pump Pledge

Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island join six other states in promising to cut climate pollution from buildings via electric heating.

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

Sep 05, 2023

The Truth about Hydrogen

Big Gas and Oil and utility companies are urging us to use hydrogen like we do other fossil fuels – which will damage the climate and our health

A 3-D rendering of the hydrogen molecule. One is in focus towards the right hand of the image, with a few more in the background not in focus. The image, including the molecules, are varying shades of blue.

Aug 31, 2023

Climate Change Worsens Extreme Weather in New England

Clean energy can help us slash the carbon pollution driving heat waves, storms, and floods.

An aerial view of Waterbury, Vermont's flooding during the intense rainstorm of Summer 2023. Houses are submerged up to their doorsteps.

Feb 13, 2023

The Texas Electric Grid Failed. Here’s What New England Can Learn from It.

New England is no stranger to ice storms, of course, and the Texas power grid is very different from ours. But we can still heed lessons from the Texas crisis – especially as we look at the future pressures our grid will face because of our changing climate.

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Author: Rishya Narayanan