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Smithsonian worried about climate change impact on buildings, artifact storage

Published: Dec. 20, 2021, 4:20 p.m.

b"Extreme weather and climate change are ongoing threats to federal buildings. The Smithsonian is no exception. It houses 155 million artifacts spanning, oh, all of human history and beyond. But the system\\u2019s museums and storage facilities risk flooding and other damage. In fact, that's already happened in the National Capital Region. Smithsonian officials appeared before the House Administration committee last week. Federal News Network\\u2019s Amelia Brust has more.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"