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Oklahoma confronts environmental toll of its marijuana boom
Original: Oklahoma reckons with environmental costs of marijuana industry
Oklahoma is facing scrutiny over the environmental impact of its large-scale marijuana industry, one of the most permissive medical cannabis markets in the United States. Concerns include water use, pesticide runoff and abandoned grow sites left by operators who exited the crowded market, prompting state officials and regulators to weigh how to manage the industry's ecological footprint.
Why now: Oklahoma's rapid cannabis expansion has drawn attention to its environmental consequences as regulators reassess the industry.
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- Oklahoma reckons with environmental costs of marijuana industry · Kansas City Star
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