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So far, if it's lasted long enough to be considered a famine, it's political. Yes, there's temporary and severe interruptions due to natural disasters, but if t

So far, if it's lasted long enough to be considered a famine, it's political. Yes, there's temporary and severe interruptions due to natural disasters, but if the political will is there, resources would be able to arrive anywhere in the world in the matter of days.

fc417fc802 2y ago
Modern famines, sure. But I think that's a relatively recent development. It also isn't guaranteed. A sufficiently large volcanic eruption could severely impact agriculture the world over.