Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Dime. Uber Weeds? BBC news reports that citizens of Ontario, Canada will soon be able to purchase cannabis products through their Uber apps. Under … [Read more...] about The Dime: 11/26/2021
Archives for November 2021
The Benefits and Uses of Terpenes
There are terpenes in many botanicals, but cannabis is rich in these aromatic chemicals. Photo credit: Twenty20photos. Terpene extracts are emerging as a new product with multiple therapeutic uses. Here’s what terpenes are, what they do, how to use them, and their benefits. What are Terpenes? Terpenes are compounds in plants (and some fruits, such as oranges) … [Read more...] about The Benefits and Uses of Terpenes
The Legacy of Cannabis-Smuggler, Mr. Nice
Howard Marks, aka Mr. Nice. Image credits: Alchimia 20. One British Cannabis activist is considered a cannabis legend around the world. Howard Marks was a Welsh cannabis smuggler and activist who many know for his large-scale cannabis smuggling operations in the 1970s and 80s. During the height of his career, many knew him as the most wanted man in Great Britain. Because … [Read more...] about The Legacy of Cannabis-Smuggler, Mr. Nice
Germany is Going to Legalize Cannabis Nationwide
German lawmakers announce plans to legalize adult-use cannabis nationwide. Photo credit: Lukasz Stefanski. The “traffic lights parties,” including the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), the Free Democratic Party (FDP) and the Greens want to legalize the sale of recreational cannabis for adult-use, reports Spiegel. “We are introducing the controlled distribution of … [Read more...] about Germany is Going to Legalize Cannabis Nationwide
“We are Still Here;” Indigenous Woman Reclaims Native Land to Grow Cannabis
Lindsey Renner posing with her cannabis crops at Native Humboldt Farms. Photo taken by her daughter, Isabella Renner. Native Humboldt Farms, a cannabis cultivation company based in Humboldt County, California understands the importance of empowering Native Americans as an Indigenous-owned business. Founder and CEO Lindsey Renner is an Indigenous woman aiming to pay homage to … [Read more...] about “We are Still Here;” Indigenous Woman Reclaims Native Land to Grow Cannabis