According to a recent report, two-thirds of legal and illicit cannabis production in the USA occurs indoors. This is making a significant contribution to the country's energy use and associated emissions.The article, published in the journal One Earth, says industry-wide life cycle emissions are 44 million tons of carbon...

A potential link between cannabis use and new cases of schizophrenia is in the spotlight again after a study found an alarming increase.The study included all Ontario residents eligible for universal health care - more than 13.5 million individuals aged 14 to 65. It found the proportion of new...

While a new survey indicates the majority of Texans want to see marijuana legalized for medical and recreational purposes, the proportion appears to have dropped.A Hobby School of Public Affairs survey of adult Texans was conducted between January 13-20, 2025 with 1,200 participants. It asked a range of questions...

Ahead of the state election in Western Australia next month, the Legalise Cannabis Party WA (LCWA) has pledged to create a Hemp Innovation Fund - and there's big bucks involved.Recognising the potential for the crop in WA, the party’s Regional Development spokesperson Mel D’Ath announced a $300 million commitment...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President  Trump’s controversial nominee to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has (sort of) answered questions posed to him by members of the Senate Finance Committee regarding his views and approach to cannabis.The questioning was part of the formal process to...

During Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear's latest Team Kentucky Update, the state's first medical cannabis ID cards were handed out - one to a doctor.Since taking office, Governor Beshear has been focused on making cannabis medicines available in his state. Back in 2022, frustrated with slow progress on the part...

A new report from Prohibition Partners indicates Australia is one of the medical cannabis market leaders internationally.Legislation was passed in Australia to enable the supply of medicinal cannabis products in 2016. Things got off to a slow start - but have been picking up pace, particularly in the last...

What's claimed to be the largest study ever carried out on the effects of cannabis on brain function has found negative impacts on working memory.Working memory is the ability to remember and process a small amount of information while performing a task. An example is making a phone call...

Several lawmakers in South Dakota are aiming to repeal the state’s medical marijuana laws - and it could happen soon. Even if the bill fails, another in the pipeline would complicate access.Introduced last week, H.B. 1101 would wipe out the program in one fell swoop."The bill to fully repeal...

A trial in the USA examining the possible benefits of THC and CBD as a safe treatment option for dementia patients is looking for many more participants.Agitation is a common occurrence in those at end-of-life stages in dementia. This can lead to incidents including falls; particularly when the patient...