1. AGRICULTURE:
Australian winemakers in bruising battle with climate change
Winemakers in Australia are getting a taste of what extreme weather can do to their crops. Vineyards in grape-growing regions of the country could soon see an increase in pests as well as a dramatic shift in ripening patterns and flavor profiles, scientists say. But farmers who want to plant hardier, more drought-resistant grapevines risk getting shut out of the market. Go to story #1
Climate change is high on his to-do list.