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Re:Emeryville, California, and the challenge of cleaning up ... by throwawayboise on Friday April 22, 2022 @09:53AM (#31121528)
Even if true, that would only clean the top few inches of soil (whatever depth the roots go), right?

Normal toxic site cleanups that I have read about usually involve at minimum replacing topsoil to a depth of several feet.

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Re:Emeryville, California, and the challenge of cleaning up ... by pettusftw on Friday April 22, 2022 @10:43AM (#31122180)
Not to challenge your perspective because I agree to some degree, but hemp roots grow >=3,<=6 feet down due to the tap root.
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