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Winemakers Battle Climate Threat

Vineyard owners, scientists gather to share new strategies

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 12, 2008 10:50 AM CST

(Newser) – For vineyards, global warming isn’t a distant, theoretical problem—it’s hurting their products now. That’s why winemakers and scientists are gathering in Barcelona this week to hash out ideas for combating changing temperatures and harsher sunlight, NPR reports. Recent studies have shown... Read full story »

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