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10/27/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Pesticide contamination in cannabis is a big problem: Here’s what you need to know

As medical marijuana regulations loosen around the nation, more and more people are turning to cannabis for its health benefits. As people find relief from issues ranging from epilepsy to cancer, they might also be inadvertently creating other health problems for themselves thanks to the big problem of pesticide contamination in cannabis. Because the plant […]

05/07/2018 / By Vicki Batts

How will the Monsanto-Bayer merger affect the expanding medical marijuana industry?

There are many reasons to be concerned about the Bayer-Monsanto merger, one of the most dangerous business deals in history. While the notion of these two gigantic corporations conjoining has been highly contested, the duo finally managed to sell off enough assets to garner anti-trust approval. In a move that may soon rock the world […]

11/20/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Marijuana farmers are destroying natural ecosystems as quest for profits outweighs “green” agricultural practices

People who turn to medical marijuana are often drawn to the fact that it’s natural. This is indeed a great quality from a health standpoint, but environment-minded marijuana buyers, take note: New research shows that marijuana farming in remote locations is having a negative effect on the environment. After studying the ecological consequences that marijuana […]

09/12/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Illegal pot farms now creating environmental DISASTER with massive runoff of banned pesticides

Poisonous chemicals from illegal marijuana farms in California’s forests were found in the state’s rivers and streams, according to a report by Reuters. This finding brought fear that humans and animals may be at risk because the contaminated rivers and creeks are the sources of the state’s water supply. Also, the streams are also crucial […]

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