The Business of Cannabis

Surprising Difference Between Coffeeshops In Amsterdam V America

Jun 24, 2026 | International

If you’re looking for a fresh cup of coffee in the breathtaking and walkable city of Amsterdam, you might find yourself disappointed after walking into a “coffeeshop”. While Amsterdam does have a vibrant coffee scene with plenty of...

Record Heat Wave In Europe: Could Hemp Make Homes Cooler? Greener?

Jun 24, 2026 | International

Advocates say there’s a natural building material that could be part of the solution. Hemp, which comes from cannabis plants that have minimal amounts of the psychoactive substance tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), can act as a thermal regulator when used to insulate...

Legalized Cannabis Does Not Increase Consumption

Jun 24, 2026 | International

Removing criminal penalties for possessing cannabis for personal use, or introducing tightly controlled legalisation of cannabis, does not appear to increase levels of cannabis use. However, the commercial sale of cannabis is linked to increased health risks, with...

California City Legalizes Cannabis Consumption Lounges

Jun 24, 2026 | National

For operators who have pushed for the change for years, the vote landed as a milestone that fills a gap. “We’re not allowed to smoke in parks, we’re not allowed to smoke on the street, we’re not allowed to smoke in apartments,” Mindy Galloway of The Pocket Dispensary...

Michigan Spent $4M On State Marijuana Lab That Can’t Legally Test

Jun 24, 2026 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Most Michigan marijuana customers take for granted that their products are safe and accurately tested, industry insiders say. But regulators don’t seem so sure. In 2023, the state Cannabis Regulatory Agency announced plans to open a $4.4 million state-reference lab...