Clean energy standards must apply to cannabis, too

Wes Moore and Del. Dan Cox are polar opposites when it comes to issues crucial to Maryland voters including marijuana legalization and developing clean energy to stop climate change (”Maryland gubernatorial nominees Dan Cox, Wes Moore talk child care, paid leave and budget surplus in virtual forum,” Sept. 14). Moore’s goal to achieve 100% clean energy by 2035 is admirable, yet the Maryland State Archives reveals that only 11% was clean in 2020. Thus, it is clear that conservation must be part of the plan so that such energy sources could realistically cover our needs.Moore also would like to see the cannabis industry prosper in a manner consistent with social equity, and the legalization of cannabis by voters this November might help accomplish that. But any expansion of this industry would overwhelm energy conservation efforts. The reason has to do with where cannabis is…

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