Photo by NomadSoul1 From the crackling spark of that first morning joint to the smooth and silent pull of a perfectly calibrated vape, the way one consumes cannabis says a lot about who they are, what they value, and which corners of the culture they inhabit. Smoking: An Old-School Ritual in a New-School World The smell of freshly ground flower, the sticky kiss of … [Read more...] about Smoke, Sip, Hit, Rip: The Cultural Canvas of Cannabis Consumption
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The Dime: 7/30/2021
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. Major Companies Start Thinking “Beyond Tobacco” This week, two tobacco giants — Philip Morris International, and British American Tobacco … [Read more...] about The Dime: 7/30/2021
Berkeley Officials on Track to Build Safe, Legal Consumption Lounges
Last week, the Berkeley, CA city council unanimously approved a proposal to allow consumption lounges at retail storefronts. The decision permits users to vape, or consume cannabis products at licensed dispensaries. Those storefronts, however, must have ventilation systems, “capable of removing all detectable odors, smoke, and byproducts of consumption,” … [Read more...] about Berkeley Officials on Track to Build Safe, Legal Consumption Lounges
New Regulations Introduced After Vape Ban is Lifted Early in Massachusetts
This month, Massachusetts regulators lifted the months-long ban on vaping products. The lift on the ban, originally set to last until Jan. 2020, came nearly one month early on Dec. 12. Officials from the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) gave the green light to resume the sales of vaping products manufactured after the Dec. 12th announcement under new … [Read more...] about New Regulations Introduced After Vape Ban is Lifted Early in Massachusetts
Our New Year’s Resolution: Lay Off the Vapes
Visually impaired? Don't have time to read? EmeraldAudio can help! Click the track above to listen to the story. By Samantha Wahl A review of popular headlines will demonstrate that this year was made up of trials and, erm, moreso, errors. The vape crisis is real, and we’re still in the thick of it. Statistics involving vaping-related illnesses are not looking good … [Read more...] about Our New Year’s Resolution: Lay Off the Vapes