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Outdoor cannabis grows are productive, energy effective and very popular…but how much water do they use? As marijuana cultivation expands across the United States and globally, concerns are emerging ...

Cannabis Commissioners Bruce Stebbins and Kimberly Roy listen to Paper Crane employees during the outdoor cannabis farm tour held on Oct. 3. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CANNABIS CONTROL COMMISSION ...

As marijuana cultivation expands across the United States and globally, concerns are emerging about its environmental footprint—particularly about cannabis grows and water usage. A commonly raised ...