http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/ wine talk that goes down easy Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:11:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/#comment-355195 Helicopter drying, Penn’s stores, sexy V&E – sipped & spit | Dr Vino's wine blog Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:46:09 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/#comment-355195 [...] of transport or the weight of the glass bottles; my co-author neglected this in our calculation of wine’s carbon footprint: grape drying by helicopter in Napa! [...] [...] of transport or the weight of the glass bottles; my co-author neglected this in our calculation of wine’s carbon footprint: grape drying by helicopter in Napa! [...]

]]> http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/#comment-354074 What is your carbon footprint? | Enviro Strides Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:08:33 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/#comment-354074 [...] that allows you to measure and monitor how your choices and actions are affecting the environment.When you hear the words “carbon footprint”, what comes to mind? Many folks might not even know w...more and more press these days. So what does it mean to have a carbon foot print and how can our [...] [...] that allows you to measure and monitor how your choices and actions are affecting the environment.When you hear the words “carbon footprint”, what comes to mind? Many folks might not even know w…more and more press these days. So what does it mean to have a carbon foot print and how can our [...]

]]> http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/#comment-349537 custom writing Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:22:48 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/#comment-349537 Very interesting article. What surprises me is how sharply they calculated that line (between buying from CA and Bordreaux). Very interesting article. What surprises me is how sharply they calculated that line (between buying from CA and Bordreaux).

]]> http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/#comment-349212 Nigel Dickson Tue, 19 Jul 2011 03:30:58 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/#comment-349212 Thanks for sharing, this saved me a lot of research time! Thanks for sharing, this saved me a lot of research time!

]]> http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/#comment-346614 Getting Creative and Leading the Way in Sustainable Alcohol: Anheuser Busch & Yellow+Blue. | S-LUSH Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:20:25 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/#comment-346614 [...] sustainable wine, he then developed a way to calculate a wines carbon footprint, check out his calculations! Kudus to any eco-nerds, (we count ourselves among you), if you want the whole report download it [...] [...] sustainable wine, he then developed a way to calculate a wines carbon footprint, check out his calculations! Kudus to any eco-nerds, (we count ourselves among you), if you want the whole report download it [...]

]]> http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/#comment-346262 Ontario to Ban Big Bottles | Pull Corks Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:27:09 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/#comment-346262 [...] of lighter bottles will be substantial. Eminent wine blogger Dr. Vino has a breakdown of the actual carbon footprint of wine and it will definitely give you some food (or drink, I suppose) for thought next time you are [...] [...] of lighter bottles will be substantial. Eminent wine blogger Dr. Vino has a breakdown of the actual carbon footprint of wine and it will definitely give you some food (or drink, I suppose) for thought next time you are [...]

]]> http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/#comment-346038 Ontario to big bottles: keep out! | Dr Vino's wine blog Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:12:00 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/#comment-346038 [...] at the LCBO sell for less than C$15 so the move will have a big impact from a volume perspective on reducing carbon emissions of the wine trade. Perhaps the move will encourage high-volume producers to opt for lighter bottles for all of North [...] [...] at the LCBO sell for less than C$15 so the move will have a big impact from a volume perspective on reducing carbon emissions of the wine trade. Perhaps the move will encourage high-volume producers to opt for lighter bottles for all of North [...]

]]> http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/#comment-343379 vietnam tours Thu, 26 May 2011 14:05:23 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/#comment-343379 I think your comparisons are weak, thus so are your conclusions. I picked this up in Nat. Geo (May) and was intrigued. But comparing Napa shipped by air in a heavier bottle to other shipment methods is bogus. Why? I think your comparisons are weak, thus so are your conclusions. I picked this up in Nat. Geo (May) and was intrigued. But comparing Napa shipped by air in a heavier bottle to other shipment methods is bogus. Why?

]]> http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/#comment-343262 Vietnam Tours Tue, 24 May 2011 12:03:26 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/#comment-343262 Interesting study? Any idea how the line projects into Vietnam? Interesting study? Any idea how the line projects into Vietnam?

]]> http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/#comment-340171 Dan Lyles Sun, 27 Mar 2011 07:31:33 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/#comment-340171 Very interesting article. What surprises me is how sharply they calculated that line (between buying from CA and Bordreaux). Very interesting article. What surprises me is how sharply they calculated that line (between buying from CA and Bordreaux).

]]> http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/#comment-337822 Una botella de vino consume mas de 600 litros de agua « Surfrider Foundation Asturias Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:00:41 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/#comment-337822 [...] un buen vino. Además, puede darnos grandes sorpresas. En 2007, los estadounidenses Tyler Colman (Dr. Vino en la blogosfera) yPablo Päster (bloguero de Treehugger) calcularon la huella de carbono (CO2 emitido en su ciclo [...] [...] un buen vino. Además, puede darnos grandes sorpresas. En 2007, los estadounidenses Tyler Colman (Dr. Vino en la blogosfera) yPablo Päster (bloguero de Treehugger) calcularon la huella de carbono (CO2 emitido en su ciclo [...]

]]> http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/#comment-335723 For Greener Dinner Parties, Think Beyond the Plate « Environment « Science & Tech « Peninsula Press Tue, 25 Jan 2011 04:38:19 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/#comment-335723 [...] your guests are like mine, you’ll need plenty of wine. Drinking locally makes environmental sense, too—and in Washington State, why wouldn’t you?—but spare a [...] [...] your guests are like mine, you’ll need plenty of wine. Drinking locally makes environmental sense, too—and in Washington State, why wouldn’t you?—but spare a [...]

]]> http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/#comment-335479 Clos Ouvert Loncomilla: Chilean for savory carmenere | Dr Vino's wine blog Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:22:28 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/#comment-335479 [...] final note for those of you who are into global wine logistics: the wine appears to have been bottled in France since it has a French tax stamp on the top of the [...] [...] final note for those of you who are into global wine logistics: the wine appears to have been bottled in France since it has a French tax stamp on the top of the [...]

]]> http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/#comment-333763 10 Minute Trainer Fan Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:37:44 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/#comment-333763 This is a topic I've never even thought about before. I guess on a global scale, wine production and shipping can have a significant enough impact on our carbon footprint to warrant research like this. Great article! This is a topic I’ve never even thought about before. I guess on a global scale, wine production and shipping can have a significant enough impact on our carbon footprint to warrant research like this. Great article!

]]> http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/#comment-332178 Eric P Tue, 21 Dec 2010 02:48:05 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/#comment-332178 I think your comparisons are weak, thus so are your conclusions. I picked this up in Nat. Geo (May) and was intrigued. But comparing Napa shipped by air in a heavier bottle to other shipment methods is bogus. Plus, the reality is that most Austr. wines land on the West Coast anyway. Crap like this is why I'll vote against cap and trade. I think your comparisons are weak, thus so are your conclusions. I picked this up in Nat. Geo (May) and was intrigued. But comparing Napa shipped by air in a heavier bottle to other shipment methods is bogus. Plus, the reality is that most Austr. wines land on the West Coast anyway. Crap like this is why I’ll vote against cap and trade.

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