Rishya Narayanan
Climate Communications Senior Strategist | CLF Massachusetts | She/Her
Rishya Narayanan is a multimedia science communicator specializing in environmental and climate science communications and policy advocacy. As the Conservation Law Foundation’s Senior Climate Communications Strategist, she uses solutions– and values–focused messaging to support CLF’s clean energy and climate work, mobilizing broad audiences towards addressing climate change to protect a safe and healthy future for all.
Before joining, CLF, Rishya spent time in informal education, communications, and policy advocacy at the New England Aquarium; at the PBS science series, NOVA; and at the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries. Most recently, she worked at Mass Audubon, leading the creation and deployment of climate communications strategy boosting support for nature-based solutions.
Rishya holds a master’s degree in Media Advocacy, specializing in environmental science communications, from Northeastern University and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology from Clark University.
Recent Posts
Nov 8 2024
I’m astounded by the number of times I’ve left my apartment this fall, only to do a double-take because something was off. Unseasonably warm temperatures nearing 80 degrees in late October and early November? Check. My allergies still in full force when they’ve normally calmed down by now? Check. Despite being someone who loves…
Jul 19 2024
Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection recently released a report tracking the state’s progress in cutting carbon pollution. The report concludes that Maine remains on track to meet the state’s climate law— but that’s not the whole story. This hopeful headline conceals just how far the state still must go to protect Mainers from the devastating…
Apr 9 2024
Every day, the news gets harder to read. As I begrudgingly scroll through the myriad of apps on my phone, I’m bombarded with headlines that make the reality of our climate crisis even more overwhelming. New scientific reports warn us that some of climate change’s devastating impacts are now unavoidable. We’re experiencing hotter summers than…
Apr 8 2024
Update 9/6/2024: Massachusetts and Rhode Island have both announced winning bids. Massachusetts will be purchasing a total of 2,678 megawatts of energy from South Coast Wind, Avangrid (New England Wind 1), and Vineyard Offshore (Vineyard Wind 2). Rhode Island will be purchasing a total of 200 megawatts of energy from South Coast Wind. Connecticut has…
Mar 15 2024
Everyone knows the recent sticker shock of seeing their electricity bill, especially after a heat wave or a cold snap. During our worst temperature dips and jumps, electricity demand surges – and along with it, electricity prices. These are drastic changes – and they put immense pressure on New England families. Worse, these price increases…
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