We're currently engaged in a carbon footprint reduction offset program. Whenever someone tells us that they are trying to reduce their carbon footprint, we attempt to increase our own. The idea is that our offset makes their reduction pointless, so they should just quit trying.
We kind of forget why we started doing this. But if we ever quit and join the footprint reduction fad, at least we'll know where we should get our wine. After the jump, a map showing you where your most carbon efficient wine comes based on where you are.
As it turns out, here in New York City we should drink French wine if we want to maximize carbon efficiency. The website LunchFood describes the line dividing West Coast versus French wine as the "Mason Dixon Wine"
"For all states West of the line, it is more carbon efficient to consume wine trucked from California. For all states East of the line, it is more efficient to consumer wine bottled from France," Lunch Food explains.
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Mason Dixon Wine [LunchFood]
Posted by girl , Jun 17, 2008 1:27PM
Carney
So funny, I just wrote a post about Carbon footprints- will send it to you.
There's also Vintage New York on Broome and Wooster which carries New York's very own artisanal wine. It's also surprisingly rather good!
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2008 1:35PM
I am actually so bored today I have spend a good portion of the last hour reading girl's blog. Unfortunately most of her posts these days are just quotes from conversations she has had where she thinks she has said something witty or clever.
But the carbon footprint bit was entertaining.
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2008 2:06PM
Carney, this is just an excuse for you to drink more wine, isn't it?
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2008 2:08PM
BOOOOO for deleting my comments.
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2008 2:08PM
BOOOOO for deleting my comments. she wrote a whole blog entry about it you know.
Posted by MGR , Jun 17, 2008 2:34PM
What's girl's blog address?
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2008 4:39PM
http://fthepolice.blogspot.com/2008/05/oh-heyyy-you-wanna-come-over.html
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2008 5:05PM
If you're looking for more detail and discussion, here's the original post from Dr Vino:
http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/30/calculating-the-carbon-footprint-of-wine-my-research-findings/
(site also has wine picks for your carbon offset offset.)
Posted by guest , Jun 18, 2008 10:12PM
I think its kinda sad you make fun of carbon offsets... OK so YOU don't get it .. but if you want to have a laugh then try something that is at least fun AND environment NEUTRAL -- say like winning Diplo Dog. This is a joke too as well as a GREAT new competition to host one stop on the world tour by the first ever plush person ambassador – the Diplomat Dog!
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