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Oklahoma confronts environmental toll of marijuana industry
Original: Oklahoma reckons with environmental costs of marijuana industry
Oklahoma is examining the environmental consequences of its large-scale marijuana cultivation sector, including water use, energy consumption and land impacts tied to grow operations. The state has become one of the country's biggest cannabis producers since legalizing medical marijuana, and the industry's rapid expansion has prompted growing scrutiny of its ecological footprint and calls for stronger oversight.
Why now: The state's booming marijuana sector is drawing attention over its environmental impact
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- Oklahoma reckons with environmental costs of marijuana industry · Kansas City Star
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