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Cannabis Control Bill Moves Forward In Trinidad And Tobago

Written by Johnny Green on May 2, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

Trinidad and Tobago’s emerging medical cannabis industry received a big boost on Friday when the Caribbean nation’s House of Representatives voted unanimously to pass the Cannabis Control...

Malawi Farmers Considering Cannabis As Demand For Tobacco Declines

Written by Johnny Green on May 2, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

The life of a small-scale farmer is not an easy one. After all, there are no set hours and there are no days off. From sunrise to sunset you have to do as much as you can to get the most out of every...

Scientists Observe Hemp Extracts Delaying The Aging Process In Honey Bees

Written by Johnny Green on May 2, 2022. Posted in Archives, Science.

Getting older stops being fun at some point. At least, I know that was the case for me. When you are younger you can’t wait to get old enough to go to school, or old enough to get a bike, or old...

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How Many UK Patients Are Being Privately Prescribed Cannabis?

Written by Johnny Green on May 2, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

The United Kingdom is a fairly rough place when it comes to safe access to medical cannabis. The country’s medical cannabis program is notoriously restrictive, leaving suffering patients with...

Thailand Has Granted 80 Cannabis Licenses

Written by Johnny Green on May 2, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Thailand is getting ready to embark on a unique public policy journey with plans to officially launch a nationwide, every-household-eligible cannabis program this summer. As of June 9th, every household...

55% Of Australians Want To Regulate Cannabis Like Alcohol According To New Poll

Written by Johnny Green on May 2, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Back in 2012, I was part of a network of activists pushing for legal cannabis at the state level here in the United States. We were able to get adult-use cannabis legalization on the ballot in three...

Researchers In Korea Make Surprising Discovery Involving Cannabis Stems

Written by Johnny Green on May 2, 2022. Posted in Archives, Science.

The cannabis plant is arguably the most useful plant on earth. Cannabis enthusiasts throughout human history have used it for countless purposes, including medicine and sacrament. It’s also no...

Religious Cannabis Use Provisions Are Creating Confusion In Trinidad And Tobago

Written by Johnny Green on May 2, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Trinidad and Tobago is a dual-island Caribbean nation that is home to roughly 1.4 million people, some of which use cannabis for religious purposes. The most well-known religious group in the nation...

Basel, Switzerland Becomes First Canton To Kick Off Recreational Cannabis Trial

Written by Marguerite Arnold on April 27, 2022. Posted in Politics.

The trial will allow up to 400 participants to buy their cannabis in pharmacies – in exchange for being study participants Here is the great news. Switzerland is moving ahead with its recreational...