New Haven aims to fight climate change with unveiling of large mural NBC Connecticut [Video]

The City of New Haven has unveiled a new mural on the historic Goffe Street Armory Building.

The purpose of the mural is to raise awareness on the need for more climate action and to highlight how the climate crisis disproportionately impacts colored communities.

“It’s about artists and community members taking action, using art as a way to talk to people, to communicate about the issues and to create change,” said Adrienne Jefferson, director of New Haven’s Department of Arts, Culture and Tourism.

The mural painting Thermal Reflections is the largest mural in the city of New Haven and was designed by New Haven-based artists Daniel Pizarro and Mike DeAngelo.

“On the far right, the mural illuminates the red hot rising temperatures within our city. On the far left are the cool blue breezes that are found in the natural environment. In the middle, we have the iconic white PVC …