From wildfires to drought to hurricanes, a changing climate means more extreme weather for cannabis companies up and down the supply chain.
But no one is more directly impacted by these changes than marijuana growers.
Depending on where a grow operation is located, the challenge that climate change presents is different.
“There isn’t a single region that isn’t experiencing something,” said Ben Gelt, chair of the Cannabis Certification Council, which has a focus on sustainability efforts for marijuana businesses.
From wildfires to drought to hurricanes, a changing climate means more extreme weather for cannabis companies up and down the supply chain.But no one is more directly impacted by these changes than marijuana growers.Depending on where a grow operation is located, the challenge that climate...
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