In this Earth Day episode of Higher Spirits, I sit down with climate journalist and former Coast Guard narcotics officer Peter Deneen to explore the powerful intersection of cannabis, climate change, and consciousness.

Peter shares how he went from enforcing drug laws to becoming an advocate for cannabis as a tool for environmental regeneration and empathic leadership. We talk about:

• His journey from the military to climate activism
• The creation of our 2022 event 420ppm, inspired by rising CO₂ levels
• The incredible work of Sun+Earth Certified and regenerative cannabis farming
• Why most cannabis on the market is harming the planet
• What it means to feminize consciousness in a world that desperately needs it
• How cannabis can reconnect us to the Earth and each other

📈 Fun fact: Cannabis users are more likely to engage in pro-environmental behavior. We talk about that study too.🎧 Full episode available wherever you get your podcasts🌿 Explore Sun+Earth: https://www.sunandearth.org/📖 Read Peter’s article on ancient glacier cannabis: https://glacierhub.org/2019/07/04/ancient-humans-of-glaciated-western-china-consumed-high-potency-cannabis/