Dispensary Corner

WANT to save the environment?

Brazil’s President, Jair Bolsonaro, who has a questionable reputation when it comes to protecting Mother Nature, believes people focused on sparing the Earth, should curtail the frequency of their bowel movements.

Bolsonaro, who took office in Jan, has been under fire after official data showed deforestation of the Amazon has increased significantly over the last 12 months.

The Brazilian President’s comments came in response to questions from a journalist about reports saying deforestation and agriculture cause a quarter of greenhouse gases.

“It’s enough to eat a little less,” he said.

“You talk about environmental pollution, it’s enough to poop every other day.

“That will be better for the whole world.”

However, the President’s plan to cut the frequency of Brazilian bowel movements could have unintended health consequences that could lead to the need for the nation to undergo “bowel retraining” for severe constipation.