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Would legalizing pot be good for the environment?

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May 14, 2011   Leave a Comment  

Legalizing pot (left-hand image), some say, would eliminate many negative environmental impacts associated with clandestine growing and illegal smuggling. It would also likely open the door for the legalization of hemp (right-hand image), a relative of the cannabis plant that can't get you high but could help us sustainably meet a good amount of our fiber and fuel needs. (Wikipedia)

Could pay environmental dividends

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Willie Nelson arrested for pot possession

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Nov. 28, 2010   1 Comment  

Legendary country singer Willie Nelson, 77, was charged with marijuana possession above 6 ounces, which was allegedly found aboard his tour bus. Police spokesman Bill Brooks explains that the tour bus pulled into the checkpoint in Sierra Blanca, Texas around 9 a.m. Friday. An officer smelled pot when a door was opened and happened to [...]

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Robert Platshorn: From his first toke, to his last ton

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April 6, 2010   1 Comment  

RP, David Cypkin, & Randy at rakontur

Interview with the notorious marijuana smuggler

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Tokers, not terrorists, cause police and fire fracas downtown

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April 30, 2009   Leave a Comment  

No, Boston is not in the grips of a mad scientist with anthrax. Nor is it under siege from a series of terrorist briefcase bombs. It was pot, marijuana, Mary Jane, grass, weed and a whole lot of it that tied up half the emergency services in the city Thursday afternoon. Mailroom workers at One [...]

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