Zero-carbon footprint cannabis farm, drugs in the workplace, teens reject alcohol for weed, & more (edited)

Sept. 25: Zero-carbon footprint cannabis farm, drugs in the workplace, teens reject alcohol for weed, & more Cannabist]( [thecannabist.co]( | [@cannabist]( | [fb/cannabist]( If someone forwarded this to you and you'd like to sign up yourself, just go here: [(. To view this on the web or share a link, [click here.]( [How Vail Valley ranchers created a zero-carbon footprint marijuana farm]( Rob and Linda Trotter looked around at their TNT Ranch, at the fertile soil, at the snowmelt water that starts at 12,500 feet above sea level and flows to them before it goes anywhere else, and decided they should grow something. And so they launched Pot Zero, which they say are the most environmentally conscious marijuana products in Colorado and beyond. [Weed replacing alcohol as substance of choice for some teens]( A study released last week in the journal Child Development found teens are increasingly delaying activities that had long been seen as rites of passage into adulthood, including alcohol consumption. The fact that fewer teens are drinking does not mean they are avoiding all mind-altering substances. Several of those interviewed said alcohol has been supplanted as the substance of choice by marijuana. [Texas pilot gets 3 years for weed smuggling flight]( A Texas pilot whose suspicious flight pattern from Oregon to Arizona drew law enforcement attention must serve three years in federal prison for the drug-smuggling trip. Wayne Douglas Brunet in June pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute marijuana. The 65-year-old Austin man was sentenced Friday, plus must forfeit his 1969 Piper Comanche and pay a $5,000 fine. [Nevada cuts off Las Vegas cannabis testing lab]( Nevada officials confirmed the license of G3 Labs marijuana testing laboratory has been suspended. They were mum on the reasons but the Nevada Department of Agriculture determined no product recalls will be necessary. Tax Department Director Deonne Contine says this shows the state is diligent in regulating the marijuana industry. [Drug abuse -- and testing -- in workforce a growing challenge for American businesses]( Starting next month, many federal government employees who take drug tests will have to submit to a more extensive screening -- one response to a spiraling crisis. Drug abuse in the workforce is a growing challenge for American business. While economists have paid more attention to the opioid epidemic’s role in keeping people out of work, about two-thirds of those who report misusing pain-relievers are on the payroll. Regional Headlines + [Another Colorado town considers lifting ban on retail marijuana businesses]( + [Vermont officials finalize medical marijuana license applicants]( + [Developmentally disabled man evicted from group home for using medical marijuana]( Recipe [S’mores with pot-infused peanut butter]( Peanut butter is the base for infusing these fireside s'mores, but chef Laurie Wolf also includes instructions to make them without the nutty element if you prefer. You are receiving this newsletter because you signed up at The Denver Post. Please add "members@mail.denverpost.com" and "members@direct.denverpost.com" to your trusted senders list. To unsubscribe from this mailing, [click here.]( To change your e-mail preferences, [click here](. To view this newsletter on the web [click here.]( The Denver Post 101 West Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80202