Monday, October 16, 2006

Unexpected Consequences: Global Warming and the US Wine Industry

"Climate warming could spell disaster for much of the multibillion-dollar U.S. wine industry." "The main problem: An increase in the frequency of extremely hot days" "Grapes used in premium wines need a consistent climate. When temperatures top about 35 C they have problems maintaining photosynthesis and the sugars in the grapes can break down"

It's funny how there can be consequences of actions or situations that a person would never normally think of in a planning or preparedness scenario.

On a positive note, Canadian grape growing areas would increase in size in a global warming scenario, so there may be one upside for the Canadian economy (dark humour).

Full story here

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