famine

Kim Jong Un threatens North Koreans with punishment if they waste food amid famine

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Kim Jong Un has threatened North Koreans with punishment if they waste food as the country struggles to feed its population following this year’s floods. ‘Strong legal punishment’ awaits those who fail to protect the socialist economy and the welfare of their comrades by wasting food, a new directive from the Central Committee of the … Read more

Researchers reveal how a 12th century volcano eruption in Japan led to years of famine in Europe

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New research connects a 12th century volcano eruption in Japan to years of famine in Europe, as volcanic sulfates in the atmosphere contributed to frigid summer days, heavy rainfall and widespread crop failure Researchers found new links between a volcano in Japan and European famine The team identified volcanic sulfates in ice core samples from … Read more