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- Hemp Industry
From Waste to Wonder-Material: Hemp Graphene Could Be the Future of Energy Storage
Producing hemp-derived graphene is ‘about 1000 times cheaper’ than traditional methods. Estimates put the production cost of hemp-based graphene at only $500–$1000 per ton, versus thousands of dollars per gram for high-grade conventional graphene.
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‘Intoxicating Hemp’ Market Under Threat of Extinction Following 7-Year Boom
The freewheeling days for hemp-derived THC in America appear to be dwindling.
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Texas Senate Approves Controversial Blanket Ban on THC
Texas has taken one step closer to becoming the latest US state to impose a blanket ban on intoxicating hemp products, a move which could destroy ‘90-95%’ of the state’s thriving hemp industry.
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New Report Paints Damning Picture of California’s Intoxicating Hemp Industry
A new study in California’s booming intoxicating hemp market has painted a damning picture of the largely unregulated products which have swept across the US in recent years.
- Hemp Industry
Tide Turns in Italian Industry’s Favour as It Continues Its Fight for Survival
The Italian hemp industry has received unexpected support from the centre-right Forza Italia party, strengthening its position against an existential threat from the wider government.
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Missouri Considers Classing All Intoxicating Hemp as Cannabis
Missouri lawmakers are grappling with the regulation of hemp-derived intoxicating products, as the Senate hears testimony on the Intoxicating Cannabinoid Control Act (Senate Bill 54, SB54).
- CBD Market
UK CBD Business Sues Government for £3.4m Over ‘Unlawful’ Seizure of Hemp
The UK Government is being sued by a CBD business for £3.4m, in the latest major challenge to its mishandling of legal hemp.
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Illinois Fails to Pass Bill Regulating Intoxicating Hemp
Efforts to regulate intoxicating hemp substances in Illinois were shot down this week in what the state’s Governor JB Pritzker called a missed opportunity.
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Hope for Hemp: USDA Nominations and New Initiatives Drive Optimism for Sector in 2025
US hemp regulation was one of the most controversial and potentially impactful debates in 2024, but signs are already emerging that 2025 could be a positive year for the sector.
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What’s on the Horizon for Cannabis in 2025?
The North American cannabis industry in 2024 experienced a pivotal year of progress and challenges, setting the stage for a transformative 2025.
- Hemp Industry
Hemp Industry Leaders of Texas Demand Law Enforcement Stop Using Questionable Standards
Over the past year, local police and sheriff’s departments have relied on faulty testing of legal hemp products. These departments are using analytical methods that the Texas Department of Public Safety official testified to in front of a legislative committee – that the analytical methods should be used to determine the legality of products sold in Texas.
- Hemp Industry
Could Hemp-Based Construction Unlock Labour’s Housing Ambitions?
Last week, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer committed to building 1.5 million homes over the current parliament, targeting the construction of 300,000 homes annually to align with long-advocated figures to address under-supply.
