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The burgeoning cannabis industry, once heralded as a beacon of economic growth and innovation, is now facing a significant red flag that bears striking similarities to the legal action taken against the creators of RoundUp. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) once cannabis is federally legalized could launch into a formal investigation into pesticide use in the cannabis industry amid mounting concerns over potential health risks and environmental damage.The EPA's eventual inquiry focuses on the utilization of pesticides in cannabis cultivation, which would echo the landmark legal battles waged against RoundUp's manufacturer, Monsanto, in the previous decade. While the cannabis industry has experienced explosive growth and widespread legalization in recent years, the regulatory framework surrounding pesticide use has struggled to keep pace.The EPA could allege that some commonly used pesticides in the cannabis sector pose serious threats to human health and the environment.The EPA's inqu