Many of those opposed to action on global warming might change their tune if they knew that it would actually affect their beverage of choice. That's right, global warming might change wine. For more info on this, check out this story from KQED Public Broadcasting in San Francisco.
Hit 'em where it hurts!
Climate change impacts on wineries: Could this be the last straw for some? 2
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Posted 3:04 PM on 3 Aug 2007
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Andrew Dessler is an associate professor in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas A&M University; his research focuses on the physics of climate change, climate feedbacks in particular.
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ChristianHGross Posted 5:30 pm
03 Aug 2007
In terms of wine, I know that the German wine growers are rejoicing because they can actually grow reds. Most of you will think, German red wine? Yes Germany grows some pretty good reds these days.
In this case I guess California will draw the short end of the stick.
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MarkUK Posted 6:36 pm
04 Aug 2007
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