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So it is with the news that our nation’s stoners are responsible for massive amounts of climate-altering greenhouse gasses. Yes, a new study concludes that marijuana cultivation consumes 1 percent of our nation’s electricity. That’s enough to enough to power 2 million homes. Each joint smoked represents about two pounds of climate-trapping carbon dioxide emissions.
The study may have even underestimated stoners’ impact on the environment. It did not, for example, factor in late night pizza delivery, gasoline burned while idling at green lights, or the number of baked people still awake at 3 a.m. watching Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
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I know this is took into account medical marijuana growth, but I suspect the stigma against pot makes people less likely to grow it outdoors? Keeping it hidden away requires all the artificial lighting?
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This is a funny but eye-opening take on how everyday habits can have a bigger environmental footprint than we expect. The pizza delivery and late-night movie references really drive the point home. I will be thinking about this the next time someone leaves a light on for no reason.
ReplyDeleteThe carbon footprint angle here is genuinely surprising. I never thought about how much electricity indoor growing uses, and the comparison to powering homes puts it in perspective. If you want a lighter read after all this climate news, Manga Translator is a fun way to explore manga stories from around the world.
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