Several types of lung & immune cells found to have receptors for cannabis. Using certain cannabis substances slowed growth of both lung tissue & immune cells. One compound decreased production of collagen type I in cells from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39758842/

New South Wales, Australia | RDT Bill discussion in the Legislative Council of the Parliament this afternoon 6 August, (rumour has it from around 3pm) 2026. Watch live via the webcast --> www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/webcasts/lc-...

Tesla Sued—Employee Denied Job After Positive THC Test California employee suing for discrimination, harassment & retaliation. The man was denied an internal transfer after a drug test showed traces of THC from medical cannabis he used in his spare time. cannabisifokus.se/tesla-stams-...

Tesla stäms – anställd nekades nytt jobb efter positivt THC-test - Cannabis i fokus

En Tesla-anställd i Kalifornien stämmer företaget för diskriminering, trakasserier och repressalier. Enligt stämningsansökan nekades mannen en intern förflyttning sedan ett drogtest visat spår av THC ...

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(Paywall) Laws that allow medicinal cannabis patients to drive with traces of THC in their system passed by the NSW Legislative Assembly, with the Bill set to progress to the Upper House. MPs voted 51-34 in favour of a law that will end years of discrimination. www.cannabiz.com.au/nsw-lower-ho...

NSW lower house passes driving reform for cannabis patients

New laws to allow medicinal cannabis patients to drive with traces of THC in their system have this morning been passed in NSW.

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Cannabis NOT Causative—When prohibitionists say cannabis caused a fatality, it is an untruth, as in the majority of cases, just because metabolites of cannabis’ major component, THC, exist in someone’s system, it does NOT mean that it was causative of anything! 🦍Gorilla Glue🌿

Legalising ‘marijuana’ did not lead to a notable increase in related hospitalisations among children & teenagers in Manitoba. Researchers compared hospitalisation rates across three periods: Jan 2013-Oct 2018; Oct 2018-Dec 2019; & Jan 2020-Dec 2023. themarijuanaherald.com/2026/08/mari...

Marijuana Legalization Did Not Increase Youth Hospitalizations in Manitoba, Study Finds

Legalizing marijuana did not lead to a notable increase in marijuana-related hospitalizations among children and teenagers in Manitoba, according to a study published in the International Journal of P...

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Cannabis isn’t truly legal while adults can be arrested for growing a plant or forced into a tightly restricted system to access it. Real legalisation means freedom to grow & buy from a regulated market & be treated like any other responsible adult. End prohibition. legalisecannabis.org.au/join

US Senate leaders included provisions to delay federal recriminalisation of hemp THC products in key spending bill. Industry advocates believe move will give more time to convince Congress to enact regulations to effectively regulate, rather than prohibit. www.marijuanamoment.net/senate-gives...

Senate Gives Hemp THC Products A Lifeline By Including Provisions To Delay Planned Federal Ban In New Spending Bill - Marijuana Moment

U.S. Senate leaders have included provisions to delay the planned federal recriminalization of hemp THC products in a key new spending bill. Industry advocates believe the move will give them more tim...

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Bill to end NSW RDT Driving Ban just passed the NSW Lower House! While the Opposition attempted to delay the reform via committee, they were voted down. The House voted FOR the Bill! Next step, the Upper House. Once they too vote to let patients drive it then becomes law. @unharmdotorg.bsky.social

Colourful, comforting veggie lasagne layered with roasted sweet potato, butternut squash, carrots, feta, walnuts & nutty hulled hemp seeds. Finished with a sweet-tangy cranberry balsamic glaze. Beautiful plant-forward dish that feels a little bit special. hempco.net.au/recipe/sweet...

Sweet Potato & Hemp Veggie Lasagne | Margaret River Hemp Co

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New resources available to support healthcare providers prescribing medicinal cannabis to veterans with chronic non-cancer pain. University of NSW undertook independent review into use for veterans with CNCP. UNSW developed an Evidence Report & Clinical Guidance. www.dva.gov.au/providers/pr...

Cannabis Compounds Target Causes of Liver Damage Cannabinoids CBD, THCV & CBG may support liver health through several pathways. Research indicates they may reduce liver-fat accumulation, inflammation & fibrotic signalling, helping rebalance the ECS. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

ICYMI ✍🙏🌿 Please share with your friends, all across social media, as Queensland really needs to send a LOUD message to the incumbent government that their treatment of otherwise law-abiding citizens is medical discrimination & a contravention of civil & human rights too!

Have Your Say on Medicinal Cannabis Driving Bill NSW parliament is debating a bill (this week) to end driving ban for medicinal cannabis patients. It’s the reform we’ve pushed for years & it’s finally on the table. But the devil is in the details. Survey takes 5 mins. www.unharm.org/medcan-drivi...

Drive reform survey - Unharm

Have your say on the medicinal cannabis driving bill

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Germany’s medical cannabis market transforming at breakneck speed. Research in International Journal of Drug Policy reveals where the market is heading. Patients increasingly opting for high-potency flowers while prices per gram are dropping significantly. www.hanf-magazin.com/en/hoher-thc...

German Cannabis Market Study: Rising THC, Dropping Prices

New analysis shows German medical cannabis patients prefer high-potency flowers while prices plummet 31%. What the data reveals about market trends post-legalization.

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Standard Seed Corp., botanical-research company, identified a compound in cannabis which could inhibit growth of cancer cells by >90% in aggressive forms of brain cancer & 99% in leukaemias, with effects across lung, breast, ovarian, kidney, colon & prostate. businessofcannabis.com/a-cannabis-f...

A Cannabis Flavonoid Stopped Up to 99% of Cancer-Cell Growth in Lab Tests

Standard Seed Corporation (SSC), a cutting edge AI botanical-research company, believes it has identified a compound native to cannabis which could inhibit the growth of cancer cells by over 90% […]

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Ghana | Narcotics Control Commission granted the first licences to two companies to cultivate cannabis with THC of not >0.3% for medicinal & industrial use. Aimed at creating jobs, attracting investment & supporting research under a tightly regulated framework. www.graphic.com.gh/news/general...

NACOC okays 2 to produce cannabis - Strictly for medicinal use

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has granted its first licences to two companies to cultivate cannabis with a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content of not more than 0.3 per cent for medicinal and...

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Feb 2026, Australian Senate Standing Committee on Rural & Regional Affairs & Transport conducted a tour of northern Tasmanian hemp farms & facilities hosted by Tas. Hemp Assoc. July 2026, Committee released report, 'Opportunities for Development of a Hemp Industry'. www.lcqparty.org/opportunitie...

Opportunities in Australia for Development of the Hemp Industry

Rural & Regional Affairs & Transport References Committee released their Report at the end of July 2026.

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United States | Vape hardware is one of the cannabis industry’s most persistent waste problems. Fernway launched the first take-back program in 2022. Many participating retailers offer incentives to customers who recycle & Fernway collects the devices for processing. hightimes.com/sponsored/fe...

Good Times, Less Waste: Can Cannabis Clean Up the Vape Problem?

Vape hardware is one of the cannabis industry's fastest-growing waste stream. Fernway's take-back program is one attempt at an answer.

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As far as Australian crops go, cannabis may not be the most widely discussed nor approved of—but provides ample new agribusiness opportunities. Cannabis plants actually boast the potential for great genetic diversity with unprecedented genomic plasticity. www.kyfreepress.com.au/news/underst...

Understanding Cannabis Seed Genetics: Agribusiness Insights

As far as Australian crops go, cannabis may not be the most widely discussed nor approved of markets – but there’s no denying that cannabis provides ample new agribu...

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Morocco’s legalisation of cannabis for medicinal purposes was welcomed by growers in the country. The promise of a better future, however, has yet to materialise for many small-scale farmers. www.modernghana.com/amp/videomov...

Morocco's Cannabis Reform: Why Small Farmers Are Left Behind | Dw Documentary

DW Morocco's Cannabis Reform Why Small Farmers Are Left Behind Dw Documentary

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USA | Arizona retirement community getting a senior-focused cannabis kiosk, giving residents an easier way to purchase products without traveling to a dispensary, to learn about & order cannabis products for home delivery & make purchasing more accessible. www.aol.com/articles/mar...

Marijuana brand launches ‘senior-targeted’ cannabis kiosk at retirement community - AOL

The kiosk will feature large buttons and a simple ordering process for easy navigation

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German Government voted through sweeping set of provisions set to significantly impact medical cannabis patients’ prescriptions covered by statutory health insurance—some 65,000 patients. ‘Seriously ill people must not lose their proven therapy overnight’. businessofcannabis.com/everything-i...

'Everything in Our Power': German Patient Groups Fight to Overturn Cannabis Insurance Cuts

Earlier this month (July 10, 2026), the German government voted through a sweeping set of provisions set to significantly impact medical cannabis patients who have their prescriptions covered by their...

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United States | Twice-daily administration of an oral formulation of purified CBD reduces pericarditis (chest) pain & recurring inflammation. Patients’ pericarditis pain scores fell 3.7 points on average (on a 10-point pain scale) following eight weeks of treatment. norml.org/news/2026/07...

CBD Reduces Pericarditis Pain and Recurrences

71% of clinical trial patients remained free from recurrence

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The lazy stoner is dead. In his place stands the marathon runner with the minimalist vape & CBD recovery gel. Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie is the last bastion of the counter-culture. Cannabis marketing has taken a sharp turn, from neon weed to high performance. hightimes.com/culture/the-...

The Lazy Stoner Is Dead. Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie Is the Eulogy. | High Times

The lazy stoner is dead. In his place stands the marathon runner with the minimalist vape and the CBD recovery gel. Cheech & Chong's Last Movie, now

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United States ‘marijuana’ use by teens & young adults continuing to steadily decline, according to data released by the federal agency Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration. Specifically, past-month #cannabis use fell 22% among teens between 2022 & 2025. norml.org/blog/2026/07...

Teen Marijuana Use Continues Multiyear Decline

Past-month use fell 22%

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Real-World Driving Behaviour, Performance & Risk Following Alcohol & Cannabis Use in Habitual Cannabis Users Drivers increase speed following use of alcohol & reduce speed following use of cannabis. Researchers assessed real-world driving performance. www.lcqparty.org/does_cannabi...

(Paywall) Corporate Cannabi💲 Australia | Montu announced range of pharma-style products as part of a strategy to “normalise” medicinal cannabis. The release includes a topical cream & THC-free flower as well as oral & inhalation formulations for release this year. www.cannabiz.com.au/montu-to-int...

Montu to introduce new range of pharmaceutical-style products

Montu and Leafio has unveiled a pipeline of pharmaceutical-style medicinal cannabis products to broaden patient treatment options.

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If Alaska talks about energy only in terms of LNG, pipelines & billion-dollar extractions, the State will stay trapped in the same dependency. Hemp will not replace oil & gas overnight & not solve every energy problem, but can be part of a solution sacredseedsfoundation.substack.com/p/hemp-will-...

Hemp Will Not Replace Oil Tomorrow. But Alaska Can Start Building the Replacement Now.

If Alaska keeps talking about energy only in terms of LNG, pipelines, and billion-dollar extraction politics, the state will stay trapped inside the same dependency story.

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Some houses have a story—South Murwillumbah, flooded once too often—ends up in Nimbin with ground floor wrapped in walls made from a plant that grew near where it now stands. A whole philosophy of building local, regenerative & for the climate we now live in. www.nrhemp.com.au/s/stories/fr...

From Flood Zone to Forever Home: A Hempcrete Build in Nimbin | Northern Rivers Hemp

Some houses have a story before you even walk through the door. This one starts in South Murwillumbah, on a block that flooded once too often, and ends in central Nimbin, with the ground floor …

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