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The concerns over cannabis’ environmental impact range from worries over a dwindling water supply to fears that wildlife could be affected. A researcher at the Integral Ecology Research Center in Blue Lake, California, determined that a local fisher population was being harmed by a rodenticide commonly used by illicit cannabis growers. [2]

According to Jennifer Carah of the water program at The Nature Conservancy of California: “The black market is not going away… but to the degree that we can entice growers into the legal market, their agricultural practices can be regulated like other agricultural crops, which will go a long way to addressing potential environmental impacts.” What is the Environmental Impact of Cannabis Cultivation *
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While much of the evolutionary process is well understood, there are a few questions that remain unanswered. One example revolves around the issue of the human brain—how did it get so big, change shape, and become capable of incredible feats in a short period of time? [1]

According to ethnobotanist Terence McKenna, it’s because the species we evolved from consumed a lot of mushrooms—of the psychedelic kind.

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#TerpeneThursday: Camphor, a monoterpenoid, is found in different trees, such as the camphor laurel, an evergreen tree native to certain regions of Asia, such as Sumatra and Indonesia, as well as citronella, rosemary, sage, and ginger. The medical properties of this terpene include anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, antioxidant, cough-suppressing, pain-relieving, anti-cancer attributes. Camphor was used as a fumigant during the 14th century plague called the Black Death.

When applied topically, it produces a cooling sensation similar to that of menthol. Camphor also acts as a slight local anesthetic and has been studied as an herbicide. Despite its branding as a rather potent killer of bugs and microorganisms, camphor is also a known aphrodisiac, and can help get our blood pumping, enabling better circulation.

Cannabis varieties said to contain camphor include Black Mamba and Skywalker.
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A 2015 paper published in BioScience noted that “[cannabis] cultivation can have significant negative collateral effects on the environment that are often unknown or overlooked.” [1] More specifically, the authors indicated that cannabis:

Is a water- and nutrient-intensive crop

Is sometimes cultivated by clearing land, in particular, in “remote forested watersheds, on private, public, and Native American tribal lands.” Is associated with agrochemical pollution.

Requires intensive energy inputs when grown indoors.

It should be noted that this paper did not discuss existing methods of cultivation that can reduce resource consumption. In today’s world, any impact on the environment, even if largely due to black market cultivators, can lead to bad press. Cannabis marketers should respond accordingly.

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The word “canvas” comes from “cannabis” because, during the Middle Ages, sailors relied on hemp for sails. In 1535, Henry VIII mandated that all landowners must grow hemp. [2] Early Virginians were also obligated to grow hemp to help the colony survive. Colonists introduced Cannabis sativa L. to North America and mastered their own style of cultivation:

Two fall-plows; two plows with harrows in Spring

Seeds were hand scattered

Tight patches and tall plants (14+ feet)

Few branches and few flowers

Plants were cut at 13 weeks and dried

The purpose here was to create strong fiber. Moving forward in time, many industrialists (such as Henry Ford) saw great potential in hemp. But the 1937 Marihuana Tax Act made all cannabis a federal crime pending registration and stiff payment. Harry J. Anslinger, Commissioner of Narcotics, scored this victory largely through anti-immigrant sentiment (Mexican) and propaganda. Hemp declined.

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According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report, police made 663,367 arrests for cannabis-related violations in 2018. That total is more than 21 percent higher than the total number of persons arrested for the commission of violent crimes (521,103). Of those arrested for cannabis crimes, some 90 percent (608,776) were arrested for cannabis possession offenses only. “Police across America make a [cannabis]-related arrest every 48 seconds,” NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri said. “At a time when the overwhelming majority of Americans want cannabis to be legal and regulated, it is an outrage that many police departments across the country continue to waste tax dollars and limited law enforcement resources on arresting otherwise law-abiding citizens for simple [cannabis] possession.” FBI: Cannabis Arrests Rise for Third Straight Year, Outpace Arrests for All Violent Crimes - Terpenes and Testing Magazine *
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“As a country, we are starting to move past whether we should end cannabis prohibition, and need to put serious consideration into how we do that and what a post-legalization world looks like in terms of federal regulatory policy,” said Aaron Smith, executive director of the National Cannabis Industry Association. “The recommendations outlined in this report build on successful methodologies by assigning regulatory duties to existing agencies, while avoiding restrictions that would not be appropriate for cannabis as well as some of the missteps that have occurred with other products. We look forward to working with Congress to overturn our outdated federal marijuana laws and begin implementing this structure to help ensure public safety and displace the illicit cannabis market.”
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Hemp is defined by legislation. Per the United States Department of Agriculture, “The tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration is the distinguishing factor between industrial hemp and [cannabis].” As of 2018 in the United States, hemp corresponds to THC levels below 0.3%. The European Union, on the other hand, draws the line at 0.2% THC.
This fine line is a significant challenge for hemp cultivators. This year, regulators forced the destruction of more than half of Hawaii’s hemp crops as they exceeded legal THC limits. The blame likely falls on Hawaii’s unique climate and photoperiod. Indeed, environmental conditions can easily push low-THC genetics above the 0.3% threshold. According to Dr. George Place of North Carolina State University, “Growers need to be aware that plant stresses (drought, flooding, excessive nutrients, not enough nutrients, heat, cold, etc.) can result in THC spikes.” In other words, “hemp” can become “cannabis” overnight.
Of course, plant genetics matter. A study in Genetics examined the alleles of three cannabis chemotypes: those with high THC–low CBD (i.e., psychoactive cannabis), those with mixed THC–CBD, and those with low THC–high CBD (i.e., hemp). [3] Alleles determine the variation of genes. They generally come in pairs: a “dominant” allele and a “recessive “allele, two dominants, or two recessives.
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The multitude of factors involved in the etiology of obesity makes it that much harder to develop interventions that can help people manage their weight successfully over the long term—and why most of the effects of dieting are difficult to maintain.

Interestingly enough, one approach toward ameliorating the opioid epidemic (cannabis) may also be effective for obesity. You are likely wondering how on earth cannabis could be linked to weight loss instead of weight gain. Rest assured, your many questions will be answered.

Despite the stereotype that cannabis causes the “munchies,” there is evidence that people who use cannabis actually have a lower body mass index than people who don’t use cannabis. Additionally, those who use cannabis have lower levels of fasting insulin and insulin resistance; one study even found that they had a smaller waist circumference.

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Access to cannabis isn’t necessarily easy for veterans. The majority of the US allows residents to use cannabis for approved medical conditions. Increasingly, states are legalizing cannabis outright. Yet, a person who volunteered for the military cannot. Veterans risk their lives, and yet they can’t return and smoke a joint? “At 18,” Aaron added, “you can get issued a grenade launcher with orders to kill. But you can’t drink a beer until you’re 21. A rocket launcher is okay, but that joint is dangerous for me?” The Unethicality of Banishing Veterans from the Spreading Freedom of Cannabis - Terpenes and Testing Magazine *
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