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There are a few people around the world who just sit and shake heads when they see or hear news of environmental concerns. They may read about the speed at the way heat and temperatures around the world is increasing and they may even hear about the number of birds dying an untimely death or the joining the league of extinction!

But still inaction is not an option that one can think of now and unless every single person takes a little step to protect the environment it will not be possible. Jonathan Schrag is one such environmentalist who cares for the environment and who does every little thing possible to save the earth.

A Few Ways to protect the environment at all levels:

Environment is currently facing problems at all levels – the animals and birds are not getting their food and natural habitats, the humans are not getting clean water and air to breathe. Then, the issue of disposal of sewage and waste is also disconcerting. So in order to address each of these issues, everyone can take little steps starting now. Governments and public bodies are doing it and since it requires human resource, it might also not be possible for them. So, in case a person has a home with a little spare space around it, then it is easy to go ahead with the plan.

• Gathering information about the local soil and climate condition: This is vital if one wishes to plant native plants and trees that shall thrive locally. Reading about the birds that are native to a region is also vital in helping to keep track of these birds around. It would also help to find out about the local water bodies and the migratory birds that visit.
• Plant with a plan in mind: It is not possible to go ahead without a plan in mind. For instance, if a person wants to just, focus on planting trees and saplings in his or her own garden then he or she has to focus on just that. It would not be logical to also, take up many other such ventures at a time. Setting a goal to plant 100 trees in the neighborhood at first would be a good move. Just make sure that there are necessary permits to plant in public areas.
• Planting flowering plants and installing bird-baths and feeders: It is easy to install bird-baths in small apartments too and along with that, even having feeders for birds and squirrels is possible. Planting flowering plants helps and leaving a patch of wooded area in the garden would bring back bees too.
• Cleaning river-beds and beaches: Water is equally important element in environment, and so cleaning the beach and river-beds of human waste and litter is essential. If it were not possible to do it alone, then forming a group of local enthusiasts would be ideal.

Jonathan Schrag is keenly indulging in many such activities to protect the environment and ensuring that it stays like this for generations to come.

Those who know the value of high life, they know their wines well. Those who have spent some quality time in the clubs and have socialized a lot, are familiar in making the acquaintance with their vintage wines. However, wine drinking has moved on from parties and high life, to becoming a very popular drink across the world. Though wines from select vineyards still top the list of favorites, it is not uncommon to come across a few rarer versions too.

Wine consumption around the world is high and with export quality wines on great demand, there is also a demand for wine tasters and connoisseurs who have a fine taste of wine. One such person is New York based, Bennett Kireker is famous for his love and knowhow on this subject and so from food critics, to gourmands, everyone seeks his final word on a particular wine.

What are the famous wines around the world?

France and Italy tie for the first position to produce some of the most original and unique varieties of wine. For instance, the old world wine lovers of Europe would probably feel proud that they have the best and the most expensive wines of the world too.

Among the most popular ones in the Old World, a few top picks are:

• Merlot
• Granache
• Malbec
• Pinot Noir
• Sangiovese
• Tempranillo
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Chardonnay
• Riesling
• Port Grapes

Besides these varieties of wines, a few vineyards are world famous and that includes the ones in France like Bordeaux, Burgundy, Italy based- Barbera, and Chianti and Spain based- Ribera del Duero. Besides these famous vineyards, there is also the famous Napa Valley in the USA that produces amazing quality of wine every year.

What makes wine so famous?

Wine tasters and lovers, would claim that there is a bit of romance when it comes to wine drinking. A favorite among men and women alike, the red wine and the white wine for instance, are famous as special day accompaniments.

Wines are perfect for a party and can bring in class to a whole new level and that is something that everyone aims to do.

Wine drinking is so famous that there are special tours for wine tasting if one is visiting across the Europe, or to specifically say, France, Italy or Spain – the leading names in the wine tasting industry.

Wine tasters today seek the expert opinion of Bennett Kireker since his knowledge of the age and the quality of wine is deep. Just as they say that beer is best chilled, wine too has its own ways and rituals that make it delicious.

Wine should be old and the older it is, the higher the price, and the better the quality is a popular saying. So today, if one decides to buy a bottle or two from these popular vineyards, he has to remember this.

Wine drinking with friends is a pleasure that is unmatched, and it goes best with a couple of good friends, a long weekend, and soothing Bach playing in the background.