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No. 16 Iowa embraces underdog role as it takes on No. 2 Michigan in Big Ten title game
No. 16 Iowa embraces underdog role as it takes on No. 2 Michigan in Big Ten title game
Iowa defensive end Joe Evans spent six years defying the odds, going from walk-on linebacker to all-conference defensive end
2023-12-01 01:49
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
'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem' mid-credits scene explained
'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem' mid-credits scene explained
You've come. You've turtled. You've got questions about that mid-credits sequence. We're here to help.
2023-07-28 07:00
New Caledonia media guide
New Caledonia media guide
An overview of the media in New Caledonia, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-07-12 23:48
Argentine far-right libertarian Milei sweeps to victory
Argentine far-right libertarian Milei sweeps to victory
LONDON Right-wing libertarian Javier Milei has won Argentina's presidential election, putting an outsider with radical views in charge
2023-11-20 17:42
United CEO Apologizes for Flying Private While Customers Were Stranded
United CEO Apologizes for Flying Private While Customers Were Stranded
United Airlines Holdings Inc. canceled 751 flights on Wednesday, more than any other airline, and its hub airport
2023-07-01 10:42
Is The Lords of the Fallen on Nintendo Switch?
Is The Lords of the Fallen on Nintendo Switch?
Is The Lords of the Fallen on Nintendo Switch? First off, the game has yet to release and is only
1970-01-01 08:00
Canada launches probe into Titanic sub tragedy
Canada launches probe into Titanic sub tragedy
Canadian authorities said Friday they would launch an investigation into the loss this week of the Titan submersible along with five people onboard during a...
2023-06-24 04:22
Mexico’s Foreign Investment Surges 48% as Nearshoring Booms
Mexico’s Foreign Investment Surges 48% as Nearshoring Booms
Mexico’s foreign direct investment rose 48% in the first quarter from regular flows recorded during the same time
2023-05-23 01:35
BOE’s Catherine Mann Says UK Government Needs Longer-Term Agenda
BOE’s Catherine Mann Says UK Government Needs Longer-Term Agenda
A Bank of England policy maker urged the UK government to move economic policy away from being an
2023-06-12 07:01
Georgia's Brock Bowers is listed as a tight end, but he can shine anywhere
Georgia's Brock Bowers is listed as a tight end, but he can shine anywhere
Brock Bowers is a player who defies labels
2023-08-30 05:25
US Treasury seeks large position reports on bill maturing around debt ceiling deadline
US Treasury seeks large position reports on bill maturing around debt ceiling deadline
WASHINGTON The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday said it was calling for Large Position Reports from entities holding
2023-07-11 22:47