Marijuana legalization can be win for environmental movement

Indoor cultivation methods are a byproduct of the illegality of marijuana. Once legal in Canada, it is likely the preferred growing method will be outdoor/sun-grown, which is less-energy intensive.
People smoking marijuana on Parliament Hill on April 20, 2014. Regulation related to the legalization of marijuana, if done right, could be beneficial to the environment, writes Kelly Coulter.
VICTORIA—Last week was a good week for cannabis and climate. The release of task force recommendations held true to its promise of a “few surprises.” The report was met with extremely positive reviews from all stakeholders with the hopes of some possible tweaking before a bill is presented in...

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