Author: Johnny Green

Global Cannabis (THC+, THC-): How Did We Get Here?

Written by Johnny Green on July 7, 2023. Posted in Business.

As the global cannabis industry continues to emerge, there were some recent hiccups in the road internationally with valuations falling in North America and other challenges abroad. The discussion in...

Germany Releases More Cannabis Legalization Details

Written by Johnny Green on July 7, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Germany’s long-awaited cannabis legalization measure is expected to be formally submitted to the cabinet next month, however, new details about the current version of the adult-use legalization...

How Does Luxembourg’s Cannabis Law Compare To Germany’s Proposal?

Written by Johnny Green on July 3, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Last week, Luxembourg’s Parliament approved a measure that legalizes cannabis possession and cultivation for adults. Unlike previous countries that have passed legalization measures (Uruguay, Canada,...

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International Cannabis Leaders Descend On Berlin

Written by Johnny Green on June 26, 2023. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Global cannabis leaders are arriving in Berlin this week to attend the International Cannabis Business Conference. The events series’ flagship business-to-business (B2B) event is taking place...

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Hemp Should Be Used More Often As A Building Material

Written by Johnny Green on June 19, 2023. Posted in Policy, Science.

The hemp plant is one of the most versatile plants on earth. For many years it was used to make textiles, however, in recent years growing demand for a particular cannabinoid from the hemp plant has...

Czech Health Minister: ‘We Are Waiting For Germany To Legalize Cannabis’

Written by Johnny Green on June 12, 2023. Posted in Policy.

One of the most active places on the planet right now for cannabis reform discussions is the Czech Republic. If you have followed our previous coverage, then you know that there is a strong push underway...

The Global Rise Of Medical Cannabis

Written by Johnny Green on June 7, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy, Science.

The legal medical cannabis industry is a global powerhouse now, however, that was obviously not always the case. International economists estimate that the legal medical cannabis market topped $31.8...

German Health Minister Sees Legalization’s Success In Canada Firsthand

Written by Johnny Green on May 31, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Arguably the most popular person in the international cannabis scene right now, for better or worse, is German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach. Minister Lauterbach made international headlines in October...

How Will German Legalization Affect Europe’s Emerging Cannabis Industry?

Written by Johnny Green on May 22, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

As a long-time cannabis activist in the United States, I have personally witnessed the ‘cannabis political butterfly effect.’ Cannabis activists worked at the state level to legalize medical cannabis...