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Climate Change & Wine: July 31 and Aug. 1
By adamdstiles

Climate Change & Wine is a 1-1/2-day seminar dedicated to the study of climate change as it
impacts the wine industry. Hosted by Pancho Campo, founder of the World
Congress on Climate Change & Wine. Campo is a member of The Climate
Project of Al Gore and was personally trained by the former U.S. Vice
President and his team.

Program includes discussion on the evolution of the industry in
light of current climate change scenarios, outlooks for changes in
pests and diseases in vines, and carbon reduction strategies.

Campo will be joined by guest speakers, including Dr. Gregory Jones
from the University of Southern Oregon. Dr. Jones is considered the
leading expert in the research of climate change and its impacts on the
global wine industry. Rob Erlichman of Sunlight Electric will present
"Reducing Wineries Carbon Footprints with Solar Power." The seminar is
supported by the Wine Institute and Napa Valley Vintners.

Session topics include:

* The Scientific Basis for Climate Change
* How Climate Change Impacts the Vineyard and Winery
* Huglin and Winkler Indices transportation, Packaging and CO2 Emissions
* Pests and Diseases
* The Future Wine Industry Under a New Climate Scenario
* Tasting sessions feature wines of different regions and varieties.

For more information and to register, visit: http://www.sunlightelectric.com/newsletter/v2


Source URL: http://www.greenbiz.com/resources/calendar/2008/07/24/climate-change-wine-july-31-and-aug-1

Links:
[1] http://www.sunlightelectric.com/newsletter/v2
[2] mailto:adam@strauscom.com