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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...

Unpacking The Recent Historic Cannabis Court Decision In Uganda

Written by Johnny Green on May 13, 2023. Posted in Policy.

This month in Uganda has been one for the ages from a cannabis policy standpoint. Earlier in May, Uganda’s Constitutional Court in Kampala rendered a decision that reportedly nullified the nation’s...

Germany’s Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Plan Is Leaked, Again

Written by Johnny Green on May 11, 2023. Posted in Policy.

If you have spent a considerable amount of time in politics then you know that a classic tactic to build public pressure during political negotiations is to leak details to the media. After all, it’s...

Attend CannaPortugal On May 19th And 20th

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

It is a truly historic era right now for cannabis policy, industry, and research, particularly on the European continent. Adult-use legalization is receiving significant attention in Europe right now,...

Germany’s Health Minister Should Not Be Scared Of Legal Cannabis Edibles

Written by Johnny Green on April 27, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis-infused edibles are not only a growing sector of the emerging legal cannabis industry; they play a vital role in boosting public health outcomes. After all, it is no secret that a lot of consumers...