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Reduced energy consumption provides the quickest path to a smaller carbon footprint. Cannabis marketers have done an excellent job creating the illusion that growing cannabis equates to being environmentally friendly, but the truth is that many environmental practices of the “green” industry are not

Rapper and entrepreneur Rick Ross is continuously building his empire. The Miami-bred lyricist now has a High Tolerance for cannabis and is introducing a new strain for weed connoisseurs. According to TMZ Hip Hop, Ross has collaborated with High Tolerance to bring to the public a cannabis strain

A Charleston-based beverage company is opening what it claims to be South Carolina’s first cannabis-themed bar. The team behind High Rise Beverage Co. will be opening a “cannabis dry bar” — the first of its kind in the state of South Carolina, according to a High Rise news release. The concept will

PHOENIX - Arizonans with autism and post-traumatic stress disorder could add marijuana to their medical toolkit under a proposal that expands who can access the drug. Currently, people with severe medical conditions such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease or seizures can apply for a medical marijuana

One of the major challenges faced by the cannabis industry is limitations on its ability to advertise, due to a combination of state and federal regulations as well as platform-specific rules. Key channels where cannabis brands have had to work around tight restrictions include social media, where

Japanese textile producer Toyoshima & Co is investing in FyberX to support the industrial-scale US production of its regenerative hemp fibre. Toyoshima has invested in hemp fibre producer FyberX through its corporate venture capital fund, Fashion & Technology No.2 Investment Enterprise Partnership

The United States is witnessing a boom in cannabis retail, which is expected to reach $31.8 billion in annual sales by the end of 2023. (Benzinga) Fueling this growth are cannatech companies that innovate and lead technological advancements within a highly competitive and regulated industry

There have been numerous complaints in recent years from both landlords and neighbours that tenants are smoking cannabis in their rental property. When neighbours start to complain, landlords are often caught in the middle. Is there really anything they can do to resolve the situation? The reality

Massachusetts-based Temescal Wellness, which owns three dispensaries in the state, recently announced that April 20 will be a paid company holiday. According to Temescal Wellness Director of Retail and Customer Engagement, Sian Leininger, this honors both cannabis culture as well as employees. “4/20

Dan Haar: Early CT cannabis numbers show no great haul for state coffers. We're only two months into retail sales of cannabis to folks without a medical condition so it's way too soon to exhale any conclusions about how much tax money this new market will generate for the state. Still, the early

You won’t have to see the doctor in person to get medical cannabis in Florida if HB-387 passes. Discreet prescription refills via telehealth visits are already the norm for medications like hair loss and erectile dysfunction medication for men, which is easier to do when it’s not in-person. The same

Researchers found that it aids sleep and anxiety-related symptoms for those dealing with chronic illness. A new study out of Great Britain suggests that medical cannabis may lead to improvements in health-related quality of life among patients suffering from chronic illness. The study, published in

Heavy Metal, the brand made famous by its science fiction magazine and feature film, is partnering with a Massachusetts cannabis company to bring branded weed products to the state. Heavy Metal Entertainment revealed this week that it is partnering with the licensed cannabis company Berkshire Roots

Potential interactions with different drugs could be both good and bad and vary significantly from strain to strain. All chemical compounds interact with other chemicals in a unique manner. This includes over-the-counter drugs and prescription pharmaceuticals all the way to illicit substances. That

Cannabis sales in the newly-legal recreational cannabis state of Missouri are off to a scintillating start. The Show Me State registered $102.9 million is consolidated medical & adult-use sales in its first full month post-legalization—the third highest aggregate total ever recorded by a single

In 2018, the Canadian government enacted the Cannabis Act (the “Act”), providing legal access to cannabis and mechanisms to control and regulate its production, distribution and sale. Questions surrounding the interpretation of the Act flooded the minds of those seeking insight into the rapidly

Perhaps the most famous psychoactive drugs ­substances that alter psychological and physiological function ­- are cannabis and psychedelics. When used, these drugs have both detrimental and beneficial outcomes that impact everyday life. For example, cannabis (also known as marijuana) could be used

A year ago, southern Arizona's largest cannabis-infused product manufacturing operation underwent a risky business move. In a landmark $30 million sale, Halo Infusions shed its retail and cultivation licenses to focus on the production of its award-winning infused products. "Selling the licenses

For several years rumors circulated that Curaleaf, a cannabis permit holder in numerous states and a major player in New Jersey’s regulated market, had financial connections to Russia. After the invasion of Ukraine there were sanctions passed and the company began to receive more intense scrutiny

Said to be one of several pairs Wotherspoon is launching with the Three Stripes this year. Since teaming up, adidas (XETRA:ADS.DE -0.83%) and Sean Wotherspoon have naturally gone back and forth, with the Three Stripes hosting Wotherpsoon’s creative vision across many of its iconic silhouettes