Do cannabis farms emit carbon?
Growing weed indoors requires a lot of energy and where you grow it matters. Cannabis is grown indoors for several reasons including security, year-round growth and quality control. But it turns out that indoor cannabis production is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions.
How much CO2 does a cannabis plant consume?
The average rate of plant usage is between 0.002 and 0.004 cubic feet/hour per square feet of floor area. Greater amounts may be used on sunny days or with high artificial light for crops with large leaf areas such as cannabis.
How bad is the cannabis industry for the environment?
Yet most people aren’t paying much attention to the environmental impacts of the cannabis industry. In Colorado, for example, the weed industry accounts for 1.3 percent of the state’s total annual carbon emissions, according to the state’s Department of Public Health and Environment.
How much carbon dioxide does the weed industry produce?
In a commentary about their research in the Conversation, the Colorado State University researchers write that in Colorado, for example, the weed industry’s greenhouse gas emissions (2.6 megatons of carbon dioxide) exceed those of the state’s coal mining industry (1.8 megatons of carbon dioxide).
How much of Colorado’s carbon footprint comes from Weed?
In Colorado, for example, the weed industry accounts for 1.3 percent of the state’s total annual carbon emissions, according to the state’s Department of Public Health and Environment. This is similar to emissions from coal mining and trash collection for the entire state.
What is regenerative cannabis farming and how does it impact the environment?
Regenerative farming practices can also compound the impact on the sustainability of our planet. Both to reduce carbon emissions and to reduce operating costs, some cannabis growers, dispensaries and manufacturers have begun utilizing solar power to keep the lights on.