We’ve heard many dire consequences that will result from climate change. Now we hear it’s going to force many us to change our drinking habits. Wine drinkers may find that in a few years they will no longer be able to enjoy a fine French Chardonnay or Pinot Noir. At the very least, climate change may result in these wines losing their distinctive ‘personality’. Greenpeace reckons that if nothing is done to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, vineyards will be displaced more than 1,000km beyond their traditional boundaries by the end of the century. It says wine producers are already finding it difficult to produce fine wines using the Pinot Noir grape on its traditional territory in Burgundy because average temperatures in the region over the past few years have soared. Beer drinkers will suffer too. According to New Scientist, rising temperatures are affecting the quality of Saaz hops, which are used to make pilsner lager. It’s enough to make you turn to drink.