Author: Johnny Green

Written by Johnny Green on February 2, 2021. Posted in Politics.

A Missed Cannabis Reform Opportunity In The Czech Republic

Being able to cultivate cannabis legally is a right that a growing number of adults in various parts of the globe are being afforded....

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Written by Johnny Green on February 2, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Sri Lankan President Tasks Officials With Looking Into Cannabis Legalization

Cannabis legalization is about to expand exponentially across the globe in the coming years. So far only Uruguay and Canada have...

Written by Johnny Green on February 2, 2021. Posted in Business.

Australian Pharmacies Can Now Sell CBD Without A Prescription

Cannabidiol (CBD) is arguably the most popular cannabinoid on earth right now, even ahead of THC. THC is obviously still very...

Written by Johnny Green on January 26, 2021. Posted in Business.

Texas’ Hemp Industry To Experience Exponential Growth In The Coming Years

The hemp industry is picking up steam around the world, with more and more countries legalizing hemp production for human consumption....

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Written by Johnny Green on January 12, 2021. Posted in Science.

Medical Cannabis Associated With Prolonged Reductions In Opioid Use

When it comes to cannabis reform, one of the biggest opponents to legalization, even medical legalization, has historically been the...

Written by Johnny Green on January 5, 2021. Posted in Business.

How Much Legal Cannabis Did Illinois Sell In 2020?

Currently, 15 states in the U.S. have legalized cannabis for adult-use along with Washington D.C. Some of those states already have...

Written by Johnny Green on January 5, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Ireland’s Transport Minister: No Cannabis Legalization In 2021

In many ways 2020 was one of the worst years of all time, yet, from a purely cannabis reform and industry standpoint, 2020 was a solid...

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Written by Johnny Green on December 29, 2020. Posted in Science.

Cannabis Use Not Associated With Elevated Risk Of Secondary Cancer Per Study

It is estimated that roughly 4% of all cancer patients suffer from head and/or neck cancer. As with any form of cancer, head and neck...

Written by Johnny Green on December 29, 2020. Posted in Business.

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Now Has A Cannabis Index

For many years investing in the emerging cannabis industry was a very tricky thing for many reasons, not the least of which was that the...

Written by Johnny Green on December 22, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Cannabis Legalization Is A Political Issue Most Americans Agree On

To say that the United States is divided when it comes to politics is a massive understatement. One could easily argue that the...

Written by Johnny Green on December 15, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Mexico Extends Cannabis Legalization Deadline, Again

In late 2018 Mexico made international headlines and turned heads in the global cannabis community when Mexico’s Supreme Court...

Written by Johnny Green on December 7, 2020. Posted in Medical.

New Book On German Cannabis Cultivation Tender Pulls No Punches

Marguerite Arnold goes behind the scenes of the exploding German cannabis market at a critical time – the first cultivation bid....

Written by Johnny Green on December 1, 2020. Posted in Politics.

United States House Of Representatives To Vote On Cannabis Legalization This Week

Federal cannabis prohibition was first implemented in the United States in 1937. The initial legislation that was passed by Congress...

Written by Johnny Green on December 1, 2020. Posted in Politics.

United Nations To Vote On Cannabis Rescheduling

This could prove to be a very big week for cannabis at the international level with the United Nations’ Commission on Narcotic...

Written by Johnny Green on December 1, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Presidential Decree Permits Cultivation Of Medical Cannabis In Argentina

The cannabis plant possesses tremendous medical value according to tens of thousands of peer-reviewed studies, as well as countless...

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Written by Johnny Green on November 24, 2020. Posted in Science.

Cannabis Treatment Admissions Among Youth Decline Sharply In Legalization States

One of the favorite talking points amongst cannabis opponents is ‘what about the children?’ They go to that talking point...

Written by Johnny Green on November 17, 2020. Posted in Medical.

Medical Cannabis Is A Big Success According To Thailand’s Public Health Minister

Historically, the Asian continent has been home to some of the harshest cannabis laws on earth, and while that is still true in some...

Written by Johnny Green on November 10, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Is Israel On The Verge Of Legalizing Cannabis For Adult Use?

At the beginning of 2020, it was expected that at least one, if not multiple countries, would legalize cannabis for adult use. Mexico...

Written by Johnny Green on November 3, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Cannabis Reform Is Poised To Win Big On Election Day In The U.S.

Today is Election Day in the United States where voter turnout is expected to be extremely strong. Presidential elections in the United...

Written by Johnny Green on November 3, 2020. Posted in Politics.

A Missed Opportunity In New Zealand

2020 is an election year in various countries across the globe, including in New Zealand. This year’s election in New Zealand was...

Written by Johnny Green on October 27, 2020. Posted in Politics.

European Parliament Votes In Favor Of Raising Hemp THC Limit

The hemp industry is booming across the globe. Many international farmers have cultivated the hemp plant for years for the purpose of...

Written by Johnny Green on October 20, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Poll Shows Overwhelming Support For New Jersey Cannabis Legalization Measure

Election Day is only two weeks away in the United States, and voter turnout is shaping up to be record-breaking. That is good news for...

Written by Johnny Green on October 13, 2020. Posted in Politics.

New Zealand Cannabis Legalization Campaign Wins The Twitter Battle

New Zealand could become the third country to legalize cannabis for adult use. Currently, cannabis is legal for adult use in Uruguay and...

Written by Johnny Green on September 29, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Lawmaker In Australia Pushes For Cannabis Decriminalization

Cannabis policies can take on many forms around the globe. Unfortunately, the most common form is prohibition. Cannabis reform is...

Written by Johnny Green on September 29, 2020. Posted in Politics.

UK Food Regulators Pushback On ‘CBD Is A Narcotic’ Categorization

Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the most popular substances on earth right now. CBD’s level of popularity has grown exponentially in...

Written by Johnny Green on September 29, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Joins New Cannabis Legalization Poster Campaign

New Zealand may become the third country to pass a cannabis legalization measure. It all depends on whether or not New Zealand voters...

Written by Johnny Green on September 22, 2020. Posted in Politics.

International Travel Icon Rick Steves Urges Voters To Support Legalization

Rick Steves is one of the most beloved humans on earth. Steves’ books and television shows dedicated to traveling the world have...

Written by Johnny Green on September 22, 2020. Posted in Business.

Zimbabwe Announces Rules For Cultivating Cannabis

The legal cannabis industry is emerging all over the planet right now, and that includes spreading across the African continent. An...

Written by Johnny Green on September 22, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Cannabis Opponents’ Poll Backfires, Shows Legalization Winning By Large Margin

Support for cannabis reform has surged in the last 10 years according to various polls. It’s tough to say whether the polls are...

Written by Johnny Green on September 15, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Why Is The MORE Act Vote A Really Big Deal?

The United States House of Representatives is expected to hold a vote later this month that is going to be truly historic. Below is more...

Written by Johnny Green on September 14, 2020. Posted in Business.

Colorado Dispensaries Sold A Record Amount Of Cannabis In July

Colorado and Washington State were the first two states in the U.S. to vote to legalize cannabis for adult use. The successful...

Written by Johnny Green on September 12, 2020. Posted in Business.

Jamaican Officials Highlight Efforts To Increase Cannabis Imports/Exports

The cannabis plant is obviously a big part of the culture in Jamaica. Cannabis is consumed for religious purposes in Jamaica, in...

Written by Johnny Green on September 8, 2020. Posted in Science.

Study: Hemp Essential Oil Can Inhibit Or Reduce Bacterial Growth

The hemp plant is one of the most versatile plants on earth. It has the ability to feed, to clothe, and to heal. It is estimated that...

Written by Johnny Green on September 8, 2020. Posted in Politics.

South Africa’s Parliament To Miss Cannabis Legalization Vote Deadline

As it stands only Canada and Uruguay have legalized cannabis for adult use. The two nations’ legalization model differs in many...

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Written by Johnny Green on September 8, 2020. Posted in Business.

Cannabis Consumers Prefer Floral Cannabis Over Concentrates According To Survey

For many decades cannabis flower dominated the unregulated market. Cannabis concentrates, often referred to as ‘hash’, were...

Written by Johnny Green on August 31, 2020. Posted in Medical.

Indonesia’s Agriculture Minister: Cannabis Is Not Medicine

The cannabis plant is medicine. That is a fact that is often refuted by cannabis opponents despite the overwhelming evidence in support...

Written by Johnny Green on August 31, 2020. Posted in Business.

Legal Cannabis Sales Outpace Unregulated Sales In Canada For The First Time

Legal adult-use cannabis sales started in Canada in 2018. Canada is only one of two countries where adult-use cannabis sales are...

Written by Johnny Green on August 31, 2020. Posted in Politics.

U.S. Lawmakers Prepare For A Historic House Floor Cannabis Legalization Vote

September will reportedly see a historic cannabis legalization vote occur in the United States House of Representatives. Below is more...

Written by Johnny Green on August 25, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Mexico’s President: Legalization Will Advance Through Congress

Mexico’s Congress is set to begin its session next month, and cannabis reform observers are eager to see what happens to cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on August 25, 2020. Posted in Business.

Canadian Retailers Sold A Record Amount Of Adult-Use Cannabis In June

Canada is the undeniable international cannabis leader right now. The North American nation had a well-established cannabis industry...

Written by Johnny Green on August 25, 2020. Posted in Business.

Check Out CB Club – Switzerland’s b2b Cannabis Meeting

Our friends at CannaTrade have an event coming up that you should absolutely check out. Below is a press release with more...

Written by Johnny Green on August 18, 2020. Posted in Business.

Maine Will Finally Launch Adult-Use Cannabis Sales This Fall

Maine was one of four states to legalize cannabis for adult-use in 2016 along with California, Nevada, and Massachusetts. However,...

Written by Johnny Green on August 18, 2020. Posted in Politics.

New Zealand Cannabis Legalization Vote Moved To October

New Zealand is the only country voting on a national cannabis legalization measure in 2020. As of right now, adult-use cannabis is only...

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Written by Johnny Green on August 12, 2020. Posted in Business.

Most Americans In Legal States Express “Positive Perceptions” Of The Cannabis Marketplace Per Study

Below is a press release that we received from our friends at NORML: Adults residing in states where retail marijuana sales are legally...

Written by Johnny Green on August 10, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Canada Grants Only 257 Cannabis Pardons In Program’s First Year

A cannabis offense on a person’s record can literally ruin their life. When someone is arrested and convicted of a cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on August 10, 2020. Posted in Politics.

South Africa Cabinet Approves Measure To Regulate Private Cannabis Use

As of right now, there are only two countries that have legalized cannabis for adult use. Uruguay was the first (2013) and Canada was...

Written by Johnny Green on August 4, 2020. Posted in Politics.

The United Kingdom Can Legalize Cannabis To Help Address Institutional Racism

Cannabis prohibition is a failed public policy no matter where it exists. It is often a form of institutional racism as well, which is...

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Written by Johnny Green on August 4, 2020. Posted in Business.

Illinois Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Set A Record In July

The State of Illinois is one of the most populated states in the U.S. and is also home to a regulated adult-use cannabis industry....

Written by Johnny Green on July 30, 2020. Posted in Politics.

U.S. House Votes To Protect Legal Marijuana States From Federal Interventions

Below is a press release from NORML containing breaking news: Washington, DC: Today, the House of Representatives by voice vote...

Written by Johnny Green on July 28, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Will Cannabis Play A Big Role In The 2020 U.S. Election?

Cannabis policy in the United States has advanced by leaps and bounds in the last couple of decades. Non-hemp cannabis is still very...