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Diggs' new inflatable dog crate could use some upgrades
Diggs' new inflatable dog crate could use some upgrades
I'm serious about keeping my two dogs restrained in the car. Not only can loose
2023-10-28 17:17
Aliens and UFOs bring a divided US Congress together
Aliens and UFOs bring a divided US Congress together
Witnesses testify to US lawmakers about "unidentified... phenomenon" amid calls for openness.
2023-07-27 05:57
Jimmy Buffett: Margaritaville singer dies aged 76
Jimmy Buffett: Margaritaville singer dies aged 76
The Margaritaville musician is also remembered as a successful author and entrepreneur.
2023-09-04 02:25
The future of Prosecco is at risk
The future of Prosecco is at risk
Some of the world’s most celebrated wines – and the historic cultures of the communities which produce them – are under threat, scientists have warned. The harvesting of grapes on steep slopes is known as “heroic” viticulture – named so for the difficulty in producing fruitful harvests on such challenging terrain, typically without the use of mechanised tools, and many such vineyards across Europe have been designated Unesco world heritage sites. But researchers have warned that farmers and scientists must work together to protect this centuries-old tradition in the likes of Italy, Spain and Portugal, where climate change is threatening to disrupt the delicate equilibrium cultivated and maintained for generations. Scientists set out their concerns in a paper last month published in the journal iScience, warning that soil degradation and drought – such as those which devastated swathes of Europe last year – are the most worrying risks posed by climate change. Furthermore, the researchers from the University of Padova warned of a simultaneous threat posed by the “rural exodus and a gradual abandonment of mountain landscapes” which have “characterised” the past 50 years. “The new generation is not attracted to continue working under extreme conditions if economic benefits are insignificant,” they wrote, and warned that the technological modernisation of society is “degrading” the rural cultural background of previous generations. “The risk is not only losing an agricultural product or seeing a landscape change, negatively impacting the local economy,” said lead author Dr Paolo Tarolli and his co-writers. “The risk is losing entire communities’ history and their cultural roots.” Vineyards are considered “heroic viticulture” sites if they have a slope steeper than 30 percent, are located on small islands or at an altitude higher than 500 metres above sea level, or if they incorporate vines grown on terraces – conditions key to developing the wines’ prized flavours. Some of the most famous examples include the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, Portugal’s Alto Douro region, and the Spanish Canary Islands. The increased frequency of weather extremes driven by climate change accelerates soil degradation, the researchers warned, pointing to the ability of intense rainfall to “quickly trigger slope failures” without optimum water conservation processes. Meanwhile, prolonged droughts can threaten already difficult and costly irrigation processes on such slopes. “The key to success lies in combining the traditional knowledge of winemakers with innovation and scientific rigor,” the researchers said. “In this way, farms can work closely with scientists to optimise investments for a more functional, sustainable, and safe agricultural landscape – a winning alliance to face these diverse natural and anthropogenic challenges.” The warning came just days after researchers at the University of East Anglia and London School of Economics suggested that climate change is likely to increase the potential for UK wine production over the next two decades. Wine growing conditions in parts of the UK could grow to resemble those in famous growing regions of France and Germany, they suggested, with new areas in England and Wales finding they are able to grow varieties rarely found at present, including still pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and riesling. But, the study published in the journal OENO One also warned that British weather will remain unpredictable, and that producers will therefore need to remain “agile”. Read More Why climate change could be good news for UK wine ‘A new way of looking at whisky’: The rise of English distilleries Independent Wine Club fair weather friends: Wines for summer sipping Follow your tastebuds to find the hidden Algarve, a foodie’s paradise far from the madding crowd
2023-08-31 16:48
How Man City could have signed Sadio Mane ahead of Liverpool
How Man City could have signed Sadio Mane ahead of Liverpool
Yaya Toure explains how Man City had the chance to sign Sadio Mane before Liverpool.
2023-07-03 22:28
Meta says it will appeal US judge's ruling in privacy fight with FTC
Meta says it will appeal US judge's ruling in privacy fight with FTC
WASHINGTON Meta Platforms, which owns WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook, on Tuesday said it would appeal a judge's ruling
2023-11-29 02:58
Yankees rookie Jasson Domínguez has Tommy John surgery, team anticipates 9-to-10 months for recovery
Yankees rookie Jasson Domínguez has Tommy John surgery, team anticipates 9-to-10 months for recovery
Yankees rookie center fielder Jasson Domínguez had Tommy John surgery on his right elbow
2023-09-21 07:52
Margot Robbie: Barbie soundtrack is perfect!
Margot Robbie: Barbie soundtrack is perfect!
Margot Robbie thinks the soundtrack to 'Barbie' fits "perfectly" with the upcoming film.
2023-06-04 17:22
Where is Fantasia Royale Gaga now? 'Botched' patient gets help from Dr Nassif and Dr Dubrow to get her 'money maker' fixed
Where is Fantasia Royale Gaga now? 'Botched' patient gets help from Dr Nassif and Dr Dubrow to get her 'money maker' fixed
With 'Botched' doctors Terry Dubrow and Paul Nassif, showgirl Fantasia discusses her extensive plastic surgery experience
2023-08-04 13:17
From Irina Shayk’s leather look to Brie Larson’s mismatch: Worst-dressed celebs at Cannes Film Festival 2023
From Irina Shayk’s leather look to Brie Larson’s mismatch: Worst-dressed celebs at Cannes Film Festival 2023
While many celebrities took breaths away in gorgeous gowns and dapper suits, others totally missed the mark with bizarre and odd looks
2023-05-26 22:00
Bank of Canada Says Rates May Be ‘Restrictive Enough’
Bank of Canada Says Rates May Be ‘Restrictive Enough’
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said policymakers may have done enough to tame inflation, reinforcing market and
2023-11-23 04:24
The 25 Highest Grossing Movies of the 1980s
The 25 Highest Grossing Movies of the 1980s
The decade of excess was all about blockbusters like 'Top Gun' and franchises like 'Star Wars' and 'Indiana Jones.' Which sounds familiar.
2023-08-25 06:26