Author: Johnny Green

Written by Johnny Green on November 10, 2019. Posted in Business.

Would The CBD Revolution Have Occurred Without The Internet?

The internet has revolutionized the way people get information, and that is true for cannabis information just as it is for everything...

Written by Johnny Green on November 10, 2019. Posted in Medical.

Sir Patrick Stewart Demands Medical Cannabis Legalization

The United Kingdom has one of the most restrictive medical cannabis programs in Europe. Legal medical cannabis access is restricted to...

Written by Johnny Green on November 10, 2019. Posted in Medical.

Israeli Researchers Link Cannabis Use To Weight Gain In Cancer Patients

Significant and rapid weight loss is a serious issue for cancer patients and is often one of the first signs that a person is suffering...

Written by Johnny Green on November 10, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Cannabis Legalization Effort Delayed In Mexico

Last year the Supreme Court of Mexico ruled that cannabis prohibition is unconstitutional. In effect, it somewhat made Mexico the third...

Written by Johnny Green on November 4, 2019. Posted in Business.

Canada: Seniors Are The Age Group Showing The Most Growth In Cannabis Usage

For decades people were inundated with anti-cannabis propaganda all over the planet. That unfortunate phenomena still exists in many...

Written by Johnny Green on November 4, 2019. Posted in Medical.

Which Conditions Are Receiving The Most Medical Cannabis Reimbursements In Germany?

The cannabis plant is one of the most versatile plants on earth. It has the power to feed, the power to clothe, and the power to heal. A...

Written by Johnny Green on November 2, 2019. Posted in Business.

The Cannabis Industry Is Giving Old Security Technology New Life

Technology is an evolving thing in virtually every industry on the planet, and security technology is no exception. Facilities have...

Written by Johnny Green on November 2, 2019. Posted in Business.

The German Cannabis Market Is Projected To Reach $16B By 2028

Germany is home to the largest legal cannabis market in Europe, which is not surprising given the fact that Germany has the...

Written by Johnny Green on October 30, 2019. Posted in Business.

Paraguay Legalizes Industrial Hemp

The global industrial hemp market is currently estimated to be worth nearly five billion dollars (USD). By 2025, it is projected to...

Written by Johnny Green on October 30, 2019. Posted in Science.

How Reliable Is Cannabis DUII Technology?

One of the most common talking points for cannabis opponents is the claim that if cannabis laws are reformed there will be mayhem on...

Written by Johnny Green on October 28, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Trump Administration Approves Proposed USDA Hemp Rules

The United States is undergoing a hemp revolution, largely driven by the explosion in CBD’s popularity. Industrial hemp is still...

Written by Johnny Green on October 28, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Germany Is Exploring Cannabis Legalization Reform

Uruguay was the first country to legalize cannabis for adult-use, followed by Canada. A Supreme Court ruling in Mexico declared cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on October 27, 2019. Posted in Medical.

France Approves Funding For Two Years Of Medicinal Cannabis Research

France is one of the least progressive countries in Europe when it comes to cannabis policy. France is one of the few remaining...

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Written by Johnny Green on October 27, 2019. Posted in Science.

UK Researchers To Examine Whether CBD Can Help Parkinson’s Patients

Scientists in the UK have announced that they will be launching the largest study to date that looks at cannabidiol (CBD) and if it can...

Written by Johnny Green on October 27, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Finland’s Government To Consider Decriminalizing Cannabis

Cannabis advocates in Finland have gathered enough signatures for a cannabis decriminalization petition to require a review of the...

Written by Johnny Green on October 27, 2019. Posted in Business, Politics.

The SAFE Banking Act Would Be A Game-Changer For Banking Technology

In order for the U.S. cannabis industry to reach its full potential, it needs access to the nation’s banking system at the same...

Written by Johnny Green on October 27, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Two New Polls Find Super-Majority Support For U.S. Cannabis Legalization

Cannabis was first prohibited at the federal level in the United States in 1937. For several decades cannabis was prohibited everywhere...

Written by Johnny Green on October 21, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Will Pennsylvania’s Cannabis Laws Become ‘The Gold Standard’?

An increasing number of states have legalized cannabis for adult use, with even more states exploring the idea of passing an adult-use...

Written by Johnny Green on October 20, 2019. Posted in Medical.

Canada’s Arthritis Society: Sell Medical Cannabis In Pharmacies

Cannabis is medicine. That may seem like a simple statement, yet despite an ever-growing mountain of evidence to support the claim,...

Written by Johnny Green on October 19, 2019. Posted in Business.

Jamaica’s Trade Minister: U.S. Cannabis Banking Reform Is Desperately Needed

Jamaica has a long history when it comes to cannabis. The cannabis plant is ingrained in the island nation’s culture, and thanks...

Written by Johnny Green on October 19, 2019. Posted in Business.

Canadian Cannabis Company Aims To Undercut Unregulated Market Prices

One of the biggest benefits of legalizing and regulating cannabis sales is taking revenue away from the unregulated cannabis market. An...

Written by Johnny Green on October 19, 2019. Posted in Business.

Zimbabwe Makes History With Planting Of First Legal Hemp Crop

Zimbabwe may not be the first place that people think of when they think of hemp, however, the African nation made history this month...

Written by Johnny Green on October 18, 2019. Posted in Business.

What Is Canadian Cannabis Legalization 2.0?

Roughly a year ago Canada became the first G-7 nation to legalize cannabis for adult-use. Canada rolled out a regulated adult-use...

Written by Johnny Green on October 18, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Australian Government Wants To See Evidence That Cannabis Legalization Works

Last month the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) became the first jurisdiction in Australia to legalize cannabis for adult use. The ACT...

Written by Johnny Green on October 17, 2019. Posted in Business.

Which State Will Be The First To Legally Import/Export Cannabis In The U.S.?

Importing and exporting cannabis illegally between states is not a new thing in the U.S. Far from it. Ever since cannabis was federally...

Written by Johnny Green on October 16, 2019. Posted in Business.

Former Health Canada Inspector Dr. Sherry Boodram Joins Nextleaf Solutions Board Of Directors

Nextleaf Solutions, a leading cannabis extraction technology company, has announced today that it has added Dr. Sherry Boodram, former...

Written by Johnny Green on October 14, 2019. Posted in Business.

Demecan’s Successful Series A Financing Round Is A Major Milestone For Germany’s Domestic Cannabis Industry

Germany’s medical cannabis industry is increasing in size with every passing quarter. The profit potential for the nation’s...

Written by Johnny Green on October 14, 2019. Posted in Medical, Science.

Australia Launches Multi-Million Dollar Medical Cannabis Research Effort

The cannabis plant is one of the most useful plants on earth. It has the ability to feed, clothe, and in many cases, the power to...

Written by Johnny Green on October 14, 2019. Posted in Business, Politics.

Nevada Governor Forms Task Force After Report Of Failed Foreign Corruption Effort

A report came out this week involving a failed attempt by a group with Ukranian ties that were reportedly trying to obtain a Nevada...

Written by Johnny Green on October 14, 2019. Posted in Medical.

Brazilian Regulators To Vote On Medical Cannabis Proposals Tomorrow

Brazil is the largest nation in South America, as measured by population size, and the next closest country on the continent isn’t...

Written by Johnny Green on October 8, 2019. Posted in Business.

Is A Regulated Adult-Use Cannabis Industry Coming To Mexico Soon?

Last year Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled that the country’s cannabis prohibition policy is unconstitutional. Mexico became, in...

Written by Johnny Green on October 6, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, Entertainment, Medical, Politics, Science, Social.

Sign Up To Receive The International Cannabis Chronicle Newsletter

These are truly exciting times for all things cannabis. Cannabis policy reform is sweeping the globe, the cannabis industry is growing...

Written by Johnny Green on October 2, 2019. Posted in Business, Politics.

Poll Finds That Support For Legalization In California Has Increased Since 2016

When it comes to cannabis in the United States, California is a pioneer. California was the first state to legalize cannabis for medical...

Written by Johnny Green on October 2, 2019. Posted in Business.

Cannabis Industry Adds $8.26B To Canada’s GDP According To Statistics Canada

Canada was the second country to legalize cannabis for adult use and the first to implement a regulated, open-to-all, adult-use cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on October 1, 2019. Posted in Science.

Cannabinoid Conference 2019 Is Coming To Berlin October 31 – November 2

Cannabinoid Conference 2019 is coming to Berlin, Germany October 31 to November 2. The event is the leading international meeting...

Written by Johnny Green on September 28, 2019. Posted in Business.

How Popular Will Pick-Your-Own Hemp Fields Be In The Future?

Going to a farm or orchard to pick your own fruits and vegetables has many benefits. The most obvious one is that consumers know where...

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Written by Johnny Green on September 26, 2019. Posted in Business.

Report: Cannabis Vape Cartridge Sales Are Down In The U.S.

In recent weeks a number of stories have come out regarding illnesses attributed to vape pen use. Some cases involved consumers that...

Written by Johnny Green on September 26, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Australian Capital Territory Becomes First Jurisdiction To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

Advocates have long stated that if national cannabis reform cannot be achieved in a particular country, to aim for a more localized...

Written by Johnny Green on September 25, 2019. Posted in Business, Politics.

The U.S. House Passed A Cannabis Banking Bill – What Happens Next?

Today was a truly historic day in the United States House of Representatives. The full chamber passed, for the first time ever, a...

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Written by Johnny Green on September 22, 2019. Posted in Business, Politics.

Report: U.S. House To Vote On Cannabis Banking Bill This Week

The SAFE Banking Act would reform federal law to allow for better access to the nation’s financial system for cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on September 22, 2019. Posted in Business.

Ecuador Sets Hemp THC Limit At 1.0%

Hemp reform is sweeping across the globe. The hemp plant has always been a versatile, useful plant but prohibition policies kept it from...

Written by Johnny Green on September 20, 2019. Posted in Business.

Will Legal Cannabis Ever Eliminate The Unregulated Market In California?

California is home to the oldest and most established cannabis community in the United States. It’s also home to the largest...

Written by Johnny Green on September 16, 2019. Posted in Business.

Vaping Concerns Highlight Ongoing Need For Cannabis Industry Transparency

The last week has been filled with media coverage regarding recent illnesses associated with vaping. As we previously blogged about, in...

Written by Johnny Green on September 15, 2019. Posted in Business.

Are Prices For U.S. CBD Products About To Drop Significantly?

The popularity of CBD has increased exponentially in the last few years. For many decades consumers focused on THC, however, that has...

Written by Johnny Green on September 15, 2019. Posted in Business.

Report: U.S. House To Vote On Cannabis Banking Bill Later This Month

In order for the emerging cannabis industry to reach its full potential comprehensive federal banking reform will be required. The legal...

Written by Johnny Green on September 12, 2019. Posted in Business.

Four Reasons Why The Cannabis Industry Could Become Larger Than The Alcohol Industry

Alcohol sales in the United States topped $250 billion dollars in 2018. By comparison, the legal United States cannabis industry sold...

Written by Johnny Green on September 11, 2019. Posted in Business, Medical, Science.

How Worried Should Cannabis Consumers Be About Vape Cartridges?

The United States has been in the middle of a cannabis vape pen hysteria of sorts for the last week or two. Mainstream media and...

Written by Johnny Green on September 9, 2019. Posted in Business.

Banking Association CEO Makes A Big Prediction About Cannabis Banking Bill

Lack of access to the nation’s financial system has been an ongoing issue for the cannabis industry for many years. The issue is...

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Written by Johnny Green on September 8, 2019. Posted in Business.

Hemp Acres Licensed To Grow In The U.S. More Than Quadrupled This Year

Hemp is making a comeback in the United States in a major way. Favorable reform provisions in the 2014 Farm Bill paved the way for...

Written by Johnny Green on September 8, 2019. Posted in Business.

Will Colombia Dominate The Legal Cannabis Export Market In The Future?

The South American nation of Colombia has been a major exporter of cannabis for many decades, albeit in an illegal fashion. The country...