
The Conundrum of Cannabis Research
Since 1996, when California became the first state to legalize medical Cannabis by way of Proposition 215, twenty-nine states and the District of Colombia have adopted laws for either medical or recreational consumption. As more states move to adopt laws in some form, the pressure is on to accelerate research about Cannabis, both for its medicinal properties as well as a more thorough understanding of the plants biochemical processes as well as its genetic history. We underst

Cannabis & Our Carbon Footprint
A couple weeks ago, we talked a little about the potential problems with hemp in places that also allow outdoor Cannabis for consumption to be grown. You may ask: why would this be a problem in Colorado where legally grown consumable Cannabis comes from indoor facilities? The answer: for just that reason. In an industry that has the potential to be truly “green”, the carbon footprint in Colorado from indoor cultivation is staggering. As of 2015, Xcel energy sold around 300 g