Author: Johnny Green

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Written by Johnny Green on June 10, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Study: Cannabis Legalization Not Associated With Increased Adolescent Use

Modern cannabis prohibition policies were enacted starting in the early 1900s, and since that time, cannabis advocates around the world...

Written by Johnny Green on June 9, 2025. Posted in Science.

Cannabidiol Found To Be An Effective Antifungal Treatment

A team of academic researchers based in Australia and the United Kingdom recently collaborated on a study examining cannabinoids and...

Written by Johnny Green on June 9, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Albania Government Approves Medical Cannabis Cultivation

As medical cannabis policy and regulatory reform continues to sweep across the European continent, the latest country to witness...

Written by Johnny Green on June 8, 2025. Posted in Policy.

An Estimated 8.4% Of European Adults Consume Cannabis

The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) recently published an updated analysis of cannabis use within the European continent. Based in...

Written by Johnny Green on June 8, 2025. Posted in Business, Science.

Discussing Advanced Cannabis Cultivation Technologies

Advanced cannabis cultivation has come a long way in recent years. Humans have cultivated the cannabis plant for centuries. However,...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 8, 2025. Posted in Science.

Researchers Pinpoint Markers That “Significantly Influence Cannabinoid Production”

Anyone who has cultivated cannabis knows that certain strains produce better cannabis than others, and sometimes also in larger...

Written by Johnny Green on June 7, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Ukraine Approves Country’s First Medical Cannabis Product Import Permit

Ukraine’s emerging legal medical cannabis industry continues to make strides, with a recent example being the nation’s...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 6, 2025. Posted in Business.

Global Cannabis Market Projected To Reach $173.68 Billion By 2032

The spread of cannabis policy and regulatory modernization around the globe is paralleled by the exponential growth of the legal...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 6, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

German Survey: 70% In Favor Of Prescribing Cannabis Via Online Questionnaire

Germany’s medical cannabis industry is booming, thanks in large part to the rise of telemedicine. Telemedicine involves a...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 4, 2025. Posted in Business.

Exploring Global Cannabis Industry Horizons

The emerging legal cannabis industry continues to be the most exciting space for entrepreneurs and investors around the world. Every...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 4, 2025. Posted in Science.

Brazilian Study Finds Cannabis To Be An ‘Exit Drug’

Historically, cannabis policy modernization opponents have portrayed cannabis as a ‘gateway drug,’ claiming that the use of...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 4, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Lawmakers Approve Ban On ‘Cannabis Light’ In Italy

The legal saga for low-THC cannabis products in Italy has taken another turn, with lawmakers in the European nation officially adopting...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 3, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

U.S. Cannabis Industry Capital Is Tighter, But Still Flowing

The emerging legal cannabis industry in the United States continues to mature and evolve, and that is particularly evident when it comes...

Written by Johnny Green on June 1, 2025. Posted in Science.

CBD Associated With Improved Memory In Preclinical Models

Worldwide, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause or type of dementia, with an estimated 60-70% of global dementia cases...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 1, 2025. Posted in Policy.

UK Poll Finds Majority Support For Decriminalizing Cannabis

A YouGov UK poll was conducted on May 28th, 2025, the same day that news broke about the London Drugs Commission recommending that...

Written by Johnny Green on May 31, 2025. Posted in Science.

Analysis Finds ‘Few Changes In Cognitive Performance’ Post-Cannabis Use

One of the main talking points used by cannabis opponents is that ‘cannabis is bad for the brain’ and that its use will...

Written by Johnny Green on May 30, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

European Cannabis Pilot Projects

Certain European markets are home to a unique public policy and commerce concept known as pilot trials. These research-based projects...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 30, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Czechia Takes Historic Step Toward Cannabis Policy Modernization

Lawmakers in the Czech Republic have reportedly approved a historic measure today that will legalize home cultivation for adult use....

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Written by Johnny Green on May 29, 2025. Posted in Policy.

European Cannabis Reform Demonstrations Scheduled For May 31st

Cannabis activism comes in many forms. Working to modernize cannabis policies in any jurisdiction where prohibition is in place is not...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 28, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Study Finds That Cannabis Legalization Could “Stabilize Finland’s GDP”

As the emerging legal cannabis industry continues to spread throughout Europe, one nation that is a bit of a holdout is Finland....

Written by Johnny Green on May 28, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Examining Germany’s Evolving Legal Cannabis Industry

Germany continues to be the continental leader for Europe’s emerging legal cannabis industry. Legal sales of medical cannabis...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 28, 2025. Posted in Policy.

London Mayor Supports Commission’s Recommendation To Decriminalize Cannabis

In 2022, London Mayor Sadiq Khan established the independent London Drugs Commission (LDC), tasking the Commission with examining...

Written by Johnny Green on May 26, 2025. Posted in Business.

German Medical Cannabis Imports Increased Over 457% In One Year

Germany’s legal medical cannabis industry continues to expand at a staggering rate, as demonstrated by new medical cannabis import...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 24, 2025. Posted in Business.

Cannabis And Hemp Tourism Is A Growth Engine

The concept of people traveling to faraway destinations to enjoy consuming food and wine is not a new thing. Television shows are...

Written by Johnny Green on May 24, 2025. Posted in Science.

Australian Study: Far-Red Light Use May Increase Cannabis Yields

Cannabis cultivation has become more sophisticated in recent years due to various factors. One major factor is advancements in...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 23, 2025. Posted in Policy.

A Reversal Of German Cannabis Legalization Is “Off The Table”

The German Cannabis Industry Association (BvCW) recently held a parliamentary evening event, at which current German Bundestag member...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 23, 2025. Posted in Business.

The German Medical Cannabis Industry Is The Main European Market Driver

Germany first legalized medical cannabis in 2017, and its distribution model involves permitting legal sales at registered pharmacies....

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Written by Johnny Green on May 23, 2025. Posted in Business, Science.

Hemp Fiber May Be A Viable Cotton-Compatible Textile Input

The hemp fiber industry holds tremendous economic potential. According to a recent market projection by MarkNtel Advisors, “the...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 23, 2025. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Excitement Level At ICBC Berlin Demonstrates Surging Interest In The Global Industry

On April 29th-30th, 2025, the International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) held its flagship event at the Estrel Berlin, Germany’s...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 21, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Thailand Health Minister: ‘Cannabis Users Will Need Medical Certificates’

In recent years, Thailand’s cannabis industry has increased in size and scope thanks to a cannabis policy change in 2022....

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Written by Johnny Green on May 21, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Calls For Cannabis Excise Tax Reform Intensify In Canada

Taxing cannabis commerce can be a delicate thing. On one hand, a major argument in favor of cannabis policy modernization is that it...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 21, 2025. Posted in Business.

Why U.S. MSOs Are Looking To Invest In Germany And Europe

For many years, the emerging legal cannabis industry in the United States has operated in siloed markets, with each jurisdiction having...

Written by Johnny Green on May 20, 2025. Posted in Business.

Ukraine Launches Nation’s Largest Industrial Hemp Processing Plant

Hemp harvests have to be processed before they are incorporated into finished products and shipped to the markets where they will...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 20, 2025. Posted in Science.

University Of Göttingen: Hemp Offers Sustainable Prospects For Agriculture

Farmers have cultivated hemp and used the agricultural crop for many centuries. A study from 2023 found that “ancestral archaeological...

Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Legalization In Lebanon ‘Could Generate $1-3 Billion Annually’

A 2019 report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) estimated that Lebanon was the third largest source for...

Written by Johnny Green on May 18, 2025. Posted in Business.

How Many Medical Cannabis Patients Does Brazil’s Industry Serve?

As it currently stands, dozens of countries around the world have adopted medical cannabis legalization measures, with legalization...

Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Changes Coming To Ontario Cannabis Stores

Changes are coming to Ontario’s emerging retail cannabis industry. The Ford government is reportedly loosening cannabis store...

Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2025. Posted in Science.

European Study Explores Hemp Blocks And Compaction Direction

Does the direction that hemp hurd is compacted into blocks make a difference in how well the blocks insulate and hold up under stress?...

Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Latvian Police Express Openness To Legalizing Medical Cannabis

Cannabis is currently illegal in Latvia, although the production of industrial hemp is permitted in some instances. Cannabis is listed...

Written by Johnny Green on May 15, 2025. Posted in Science.

Researchers In South Korea Isolate A New Cannabinoid

The cannabis plant contains dozens of cannabinoids, each possessing its own characteristics. Scientists have spent decades isolating...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 15, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Advocates Demand Further Pardons In Czech Republic

Cannabis advocates staged a peaceful protest today in Prague, Czechia, outside the nation’s Ministry of Health in Palacký...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 14, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

The World Continues To Learn From Canada’s Modernized Cannabis Industry

When Canada became the second country to adopt a national adult-use cannabis legalization measure in 2018, it was a historic moment for...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 14, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

South African Province To Prioritize Cannabis Industry Job Creation

South Africa’s government released updated employment data yesterday, with the official unemployment rate increasing by 1.0...

Written by Johnny Green on May 14, 2025. Posted in Science.

Study Finds Hemp Is An Eco-Friendly Alternative For Dye Removal

The textile industry often uses toxic chemicals to prepare fabric, especially in fabric dyeing and finishing processes. Industrial...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 14, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Did Cannabis Usage Rates Spike In Uruguay And Canada Post-Legalization?

A common prediction made by cannabis opponents when cannabis policy modernization proposals are being considered is that cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on May 13, 2025. Posted in Policy.

World’s First President To Legalize Recreational Cannabis Passes Away

National-level recreational cannabis reform has occurred in six countries so far, and hopefully, more will be on the way soon....

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Written by Johnny Green on May 13, 2025. Posted in Business.

How Many Legal Medical Cannabis Patients Does Germany Have?

A common question related to Germany’s emerging legal cannabis industry that I see asked online, and hear in person, relates to...

Written by Johnny Green on May 12, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Malta’s Parliament Approves Changes To Adult-Use Cannabis Laws

Malta became the first country in Europe to adopt a national adult-use cannabis legalization measure back in 2021. The only countries to...

Written by Johnny Green on May 12, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Analysis Finds Legal Canadian Cannabis Has Largely Displaced Unregulated Market

A major goal of every jurisdiction that has modernized its cannabis policies to permit adult-use cannabis activity is to help combat the...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 12, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Armenia’s Parliament Speaker Says Cannabis Should Be Legalized

Alen Roberti Simonyan has been President of the National Assembly of Armenia since August 2021. During his recent participation in the...