Lifecycle emissions of dried cannabis flower cultivation in selected locations in the United States, by source
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Lots of energy is needed to grow cannabis indoors in the United States, which in turn produces greenhouse gas emissions. Cannabis plants need the right temperature and humidity to grow in good quality, meaning energy-intensive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) is required. These HVAC systems are the main source of indoor cannabis cultivation greenhouse gas emissions, followed by high intensity grow lights. Emissions vary across the United States depending on location due to differing climates, as well as available energy sources. HVAC emissions in Anchorage, AK average kilograms of CO2 equivalent per kilogram of dried cannabis flower, whilst in Seattle, WA this figure is 1,000 kilograms of CO2 equivalent.
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Axios. (March 8, 2021). Lifecycle emissions of dried cannabis flower cultivation in selected locations in the United States, by source (in kilograms of CO2 equivalent per kilogram) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 04, 2026, from /statistics/1220770/greenhouse-gas-emissions-of-indoor-cannabis-us/
Axios. "Lifecycle emissions of dried cannabis flower cultivation in selected locations in the United States, by source (in kilograms of CO2 equivalent per kilogram)." Chart. March 8, 2021. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 04, 2026. /statistics/1220770/greenhouse-gas-emissions-of-indoor-cannabis-us/
Axios. (2021). Lifecycle emissions of dried cannabis flower cultivation in selected locations in the United States, by source (in kilograms of CO2 equivalent per kilogram). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 04, 2026. /statistics/1220770/greenhouse-gas-emissions-of-indoor-cannabis-us/
Axios. "Lifecycle Emissions of Dried Cannabis Flower Cultivation in Selected Locations in The United States, by Source (in Kilograms of Co2 Equivalent per Kilogram)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 8 Mar 2021, /statistics/1220770/greenhouse-gas-emissions-of-indoor-cannabis-us/
Axios, Lifecycle emissions of dried cannabis flower cultivation in selected locations in the United States, by source (in kilograms of CO2 equivalent per kilogram) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1220770/greenhouse-gas-emissions-of-indoor-cannabis-us/ (last visited August 04, 2026)
Lifecycle emissions of dried cannabis flower cultivation in selected locations in the United States, by source (in kilograms of CO2 equivalent per kilogram) [Graph], Axios, March 8, 2021. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1220770/greenhouse-gas-emissions-of-indoor-cannabis-us/
