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Phytoremediation and Carbon Capture: Using Cannabis to Combat Climate Change

Will cannabis save the world? Not by itself, but here are two ways it might play a key role in creating a healthier environment.

3 min readJan 5, 2021

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Phytoremediation and Carbon Capture: Using Cannabis to Combat Climate Change

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The History of the Word ‘Marijuana’

How the word “marijuana” was co-opted to promote racist policies.

2 min readDec 15, 2020

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The History of the Word ‘Marijuana’

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Tips For Landing A Job In The Cannabis Industry

Everyone wants to join the cannabis industry, and the high unemployment rate makes this specific job market even more competitive. Here’s…

4 min readDec 1, 2020

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Tips For Landing A Job In The Cannabis Industry

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Cannabis Saved My Life — A Navy Veteran’s Testimony

As a U.S. Navy Veteran diagnosed with PTSD, King struggled to adjust when transitioning back into civilian life. Cannabis helped her get…

4 min readNov 10, 2020

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Cannabis Saved My Life — A Navy Veteran’s Testimony

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The Post-Harvest Process for Cannabis

So you’ve grown some great-smelling flower. Now what?

4 min readOct 20, 2020

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The Post-Harvest Process for Cannabis

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What happens when a sample fails a safety screen?

It’s common knowledge that dispensaries are required to perform a number of safety screens on their products before they can hit the…

3 min readOct 7, 2020

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What happens when a sample fails a safety screen?

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How to Store Your Cannabis: The Dos and Don’ts

It’s 2020 and weed is (kind of) legal! Leaving your weed in a plastic baggie just isn’t going to cut it anymore, fam. Here are some tips…

4 min readSep 30, 2020

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How to Store Your Cannabis: The Dos and Don’ts

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Common Cannabis Terminology

Cannabis is an ever-evolving industry with a lot of insider jargon to keep up with. So what are the definitions behind some of the common…

4 min readSep 23, 2020

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Common Cannabis Terminology

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Where Do America’s Political Parties Stand on Cannabis?

Cannabis will be on the ballot in seven states this November, but even in states not voting directly on cannabis initiatives, it’s still a…

5 min readSep 9, 2020

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Where Do America’s Political Parties Stand on Cannabis?

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What is The Endocannabinoid System?

The Endocannabinoid System, made up of cannabinoid receptors and endocannabinoids, is responsible for maintaining homeostasis within our…

3 min readAug 26, 2020

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What is The Endocannabinoid System?

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MCR Labs

MCR Labs is an independent cannabis testing & research laboratory located in Framingham, Massachusetts devoted to cannabis safety and education.

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