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In Fort Point, Public Art Helps Visualize Rising Sea Levels

By Kyung Mi Lee - July 2, 2021

To walk along Fort Point Channel this summer is to glimpse Boston’s future.

As the Earth’s temperature rises, parts of Boston will be confronted with higher tides that will flood the city’s streets, while reaching new watery heights in low-lying areas like parts of South Boston. To help people understand what’s happening, artist and University of Massachusetts Amherst professor Carolina Aragón wants to interpret climate change in a more nuanced way, informing the public about the impending realities of a warmer planet.

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