Flooding Problems at Washington, DC, Landmarks Likely to Worsen

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By Yale Climate ConnectionsFeb 15, 2021, 2:16 pm156 pts
George Washington lived much of his life near the Potomac River – from his birthplace in Colonial Beach, Virginia, to his estate at Mount Vernon. And he chose where along the river's banks the young nation would build its capital city. But as the climate warms, this historic river poses a flooding risk to…

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