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Curbing the marijuana industry's voracious energy appetite

  • Written by Gina Warren, Associate Professor of Law, University of Houston
imageIndoor marijuana farms are becoming one of the most energy-intensive industries in the United Stateswww.shutterstock.com

As voters go to the polls this November, at least four states will consider ballot questions on marijuana legalization. Pending proposals in Nevada, Maine and California would authorize recreational marijuana use, while Floridians...

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