This is what I get for taking a class on global sustainability...

[noss]

I am remembering now why I prefer the natural sciences - we generally don't have to read books by dutch people (who, by the way, import an INSANE amount of virtual water in the form of coffee) ranting about how greedy and horrible Americans are

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[noss]

On the other hand, they can speak four languages and smoke marijuana.

[jef182]

What's the virtual water on ganja anyway?

[noss]

Surprisingly, I've had difficulty locating precise data on that. For most crops the content varies depending on where and how it's produced. My guess is pot is pretty water-intensive, unless you live in Christiania and grow it in your front yard.