Embassy HEADLINES Issue 507

By Published On: April 21, 2022Categories: Cannabis, News

TOP STORIES

US cannabis sales reach US$3.7 billion in 2021

MardiGrass postponed following recent floods

AUSTRALIA/NZ

New poll finds half of Australians support legalisation of cannabis

Victorian Government Backs Medical Cannabis Facility

Bathurst facility set for green light

TGA Medical Cannabis Approvals Update

NORTH AMERICA

British Colombia: We’ve Seen This Movie Before

US Air Reserve Base Reminds Personnel Of Hemp Ban

Marijuana Trafficking Is Changing At US-Mexico Border — Here’s How

Californian town called Weed prepares to host blowout 420 cannabis festival

New Jersey Marijuana Sales Will Start Day After 4/20, And AG Says Police Can Use While Off Duty

What Are Americans’ Views On Cannabis In General? New Poll Reveals

WORLD

Oaxaca, Mexico, Issues 26 Medical Cannabis Cultivation Permits to Indigenous Communities

Sardinia officials say new law will unlock potential of hemp sectors

A Look Inside a Hemp Project to Regenerate Ireland’s Most Inhospitable Soil

It’s 420 – another reminder that Britain’s cannabis laws are not fit for purpose

India’s First Hemp Cafe Wants To Open up Conversations on Cannabis

Hempcrete home in Serbia was ‘grow-your-own’ and ‘do-it-yourself’

Spanish Cops Just Destroyed Europe’s Largest Hemp Plantation, Even Though CBD Is Legal

Japan: Harvest ceremony of hemp for enthronement

 SCIENCE & TECH

Metabolic ‘fingerprint’ predicts impairment from medical cannabis

HEALTH

POLITICS & LAW

Educational Posters for the 4/20 2022 Rally

U.S. Purchase Helps Bast Fibre Technologies Expand Hemp-Based Product Offerings

Why Does Weed Still Cost So Much?

EVENTS

New Zealand’s national cannabis day of action confirmed for May 7

CAMPAIGNS

Legalise Cannabis Australia is ready to roll for the federal election

Ready to change the conversation about drugs? Registration for StoryLab 2022 is now open, and you’re invited.

Join Legalise Cannabis!  Join the federal and/or state party at legalisecannabis.org.au

FUNDRAISERS

‘End Evidence-Free RDT’ Whole Bus Ad For NSW

Donations For the Legal Fees of Mitchell Rice

PETITIONS

Closing 1 April – Petition [Victorian residents only] Review roadside cannabis testing laws

Unharm’s Legalise Cannabis Petition

End discrimination against medicinal cannabis patients in Australian drug driving laws

Imprisoned for Healing the “Incurable” with Medicinal Cannabis Therapy. Drop Alan’s Charges

RESEARCH

Global Drug Survey 2022

University of New South Wales: Cannabis experiences in the ACT

Monash University & UOW – Researchers Seek To Further Understand The Effects Of Cannabis

EDUCATION

Mardigrass Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary With A Feature Documentary

ANZCCP medicinal cannabis [Authorised Prescriber] course for doctors

Australian Cannabis Summit 2021 Catchup

Ending Discrimination: Medicinal Cannabis & Drug Driving Law Questions Answered

Voices from the Real World – Medical Cannabis Testimonials