Selects: How Famines Work
Stuff You Should Know
Saturday, 13 April 2024 - 49 minutes
It's common knowledge that 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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