Selects: How Famines Work

Stuff You Should Know

Saturday, 13 April 2024 - 49 minutes

It's common knowledge thatĀ famines are usually caused by major droughts: Rain doesn't fall, crops don't grow, and people go hungry. But recent research suggests that while weather may trigger famines, they may actually be more of a human-made catastrophe. Find out more in this classic episode.

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