U.S. cannabis cultivation consumes more electricity than the cryptocurrency mining sector or all other crops combined. It’s raising concerns about the industry’s environmental impacts. Indoor cultivation, which accounts for two-thirds of production, contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, equivalent to that of 10 million cars.
Experts suggest shifting cannabis cultivation outdoors could cut emissions by about 75%. However, growers face challenges like unpredictable weather and lower profitability.
Source: https://san.com/cc/us-cannabis-cultivation-generates-emissions-equivalent-to-10m-vehicles/