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Mural at iconic Paint Factory predicts sea level rise- Gloucester Daily Times- October 4, 2021

By Taylor Ann Bradford Staff Writer

Ted Hoague, on ladder, and Jim Seavey of Cape Ann Climate Coalition begin the process of adding a panel for a sea level rise mural at the Paint Factory building on Rocky Neck, which is owned by Ocean Alliance. The mural shows the predicted rise in sea level from 2020 to 2100- halfway up the building. Photo: Paul Bilodeau- Gloucester Daily Times

A bit of color has been added to the Tarr & Wonson Paint Manufactory’s facade as locals look to raise awareness of the risks of climate change.

The Cape Ann Climate Coalition (CACC) has partnered with Ocean Alliance to attach a mural representing how climate change could raise the local sea levels well above the foundation of Gloucester’s iconic paint factory.

Since it was founded in 2019, the coalition’s goal is to engage Cape Ann residents in exploring effective collaboration and coordination efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change.

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