In America, the cannabis legalization movement has been in full swing, with states like California, Massachusetts, Maine, and Nevada joining Washington and Colorado by legalizing recreational weed in 2016. Other states like Florida, Arkansas, Montana, and North Dakota also followed suit, legalizing marijuana for medical use. Prior to the 2016 election, 25 states had already […]
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Hempcrete Going Global With Tiny House Design
Sixteen years after delving into the world of natural building, Jayeson Hendryson and Kim Brooks say they are in full-on research and development road, and preparing to take their business to a whole new level. This past week, the couple unveiled their plans for a “tiny hemp house,” one of which is currently under construction […]
As Legal Weed Goes Global, International Drug Treaties Are Questioned
As Canada (under Justin Trudeau) and Mexico consider marijuana legalization, leaders hope the United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) on drugs will clarify international drug control treaties. Read article here: High Times
Marijuana Likely to Become Stronger Due to Global Warming
Pot grown outdoors in California could become much more potent as climate change and drought continue to wreak havoc on the state's fragile ecosystems. Read article here: High Times
Can Hemp Save Us From Global Warming?
Conceptually, cannabis and global warming share a few things in common. Both have been the subject of controversy for decades, polarizing everyone from politicians of the same party to members of the same family. Also, both have been distorted by those with a political ag… High Times
Cannabusiness: A Global Economy Deprived of Cannabis
Marijuana has been federally illegal in the US since 1937. What was then a mainstream medicine, food and industrial staple was violently banned after a hackneyed smear campaign orchestrated by William Randolph Hearst. The media baron frightened the public into thinking ca… High Times