The late-night host discussed droughts in Europe, rivers running dry and the alarming discovery of ‘hunger stones’
This week has also seen experts discuss the increased likelihood of a catastrophic megaflood hitting California. “We can’t lose Los Angeles, that’s where we keep all of our hot people,” Noah said.
There have been major droughts in some European countries and the impact has led to “hunger stones” being resurfaced, rocks carved centuries ago to give future generations a warning of impending famine. A news report showed that one particularly alarming one from the early 1600s reads: if you can see me, weep
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