Environment

From hemp cultivation in the face of drought to fiber-based materials and plastics for the automotive industry, hemp has become a key topic in the environmental debate—even extending to the issue of prohibition.

Latest news from Environment

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  Cannabis in France2 months ago

  Drought: Could Hemp Become the New Hope for French Farmers?

  In light of the increasing frequency of droughts, industrial hemp is emerging as a potential avenue for diversification for French farmers. It requires little water and is well-suited...

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  Cannabis in Brazil4 months ago

  Brazilian researchers are studying hemp fibers to strengthen recycled paper

  Researchers at the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV) in Brazil are studying whether hemp fibers could help improve the quality and shelf life of...

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  Environment10 months ago

  Drug prohibition, a hidden factor in the climate crisis

  A new international report argues that drug prohibition is not only a social and political failure, but also a major and largely ignored factor...

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  Cannabis in Malaysia2 years ago

  Hemp science center launched at Cyberjaya University in Kuala Lumpur

  Cyberjaya University, located in Malaysia's Silicon Valley, recently inaugurated its Hemp Science Center (HSC). The new facility, the first of its kind in...

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  Hemp2 years ago

  How is hemp plastic used in the automotive industry?

  The automotive industry has a duty to support sustainable development, with manufacturers increasingly exploring environmentally-friendly materials to reduce their carbon footprint. These include...

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  Animals2 years ago

  Another use for cannabidiol: Destroying mosquito larvae

  Cannabidiol (CBD) is widely known for its therapeutic benefits on human and animal health, but recent research has uncovered a new...

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  Cannabis in Germany2 years ago

  Volkswagen develops a hemp fiber-based material to replace leatherette

  Volkswagen has announced the development of materials based on hemp fibers as an environmentally-friendly replacement for the leatherette used in car interiors. This effort,...

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  Cannabis in Germany2 years ago

  Germany wants to liberalize hemp production

  Germany is undertaking a major regulatory reform with the Industrial Hemp Liberalization Act (Nutzhanfliberalisierungsgesetz - NLG), a bill designed to clarify and...

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  Cannabis in Belgium2 years ago

  Belgian village turns to hemp to combat eternal pollutants

  Hemp's potential as an environmental remediation tool is gaining ground, particularly with regard to contamination caused by per- and...

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  Hemp3 years ago

  Hemp fibers to replace polluting materials in electronics?

  British researchers are working to advance the use of hemp and other natural fibers to replace polluting materials in conventional printed circuit boards, we learn...

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  Hemp3 years ago

  From Iceland to Fiji, the return of hemp houses

  Hemp, often considered a miracle plant, is increasingly recognized as a versatile raw material. In the field of housing, the advantages...

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  Business3 years ago

  Augur Associates innovates with carbon credits for hemp in the EU

  Cannabis consultancy Augur Associates has just generated the first carbon capture credits based on hemp concrete in...

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  Alcohol3 years ago

  Hemp would be a great plant cover for vines

  New research carried out over a three-year period in Marlborough's Sauvignon Blanc vineyards by winemaker Kristy Harkness and viticultural researcher Dr. Harkness...

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  Environment3 years ago

  War on drugs undermines climate and environmental justice efforts, says new report from international coalition

  A new report from an international coalition of human rights groups claims that global drug prohibition has fueled the destruction of...

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  Business3 years ago

  Colombian cannabis producer Clever Leaves announces it is carbon neutral

  Clever Leaves announced on August 29 that it had received the international declaration of carbon neutrality from the 100% Carbon Neutral program. As a result, the company generates only 16...

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  Hemp3 years ago

  Hemp can replace polyethylene in packaging, according to a Canadian study

  Packaging could be the first major application for hemp-based bioplastics, according to a new study by Canadian researchers. The research, conducted...

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  Cannabis in Switzerland4 years ago

  5 best practices implemented by Naturalpes to combine ecology and economy

  Naturalpes, a pioneering Swiss company in the production and processing of CBD cannabis, recently obtained B-Corp certification, rewarding its deep commitment to...

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  Cannabis in Switzerland4 years ago

  Naturalpes, pioneer of the CBD industry in Switzerland, certified B-Corp company

  Naturalpes - pioneer of the CBD industry in Switzerland - announces its certification as a B Corp™. B-Corporations (or B-Corps) are a growing group...

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  Cannabis in Canada4 years ago

  Canada launches a review of its legalization of cannabis

  How is legalization working for Canadians? On Thursday, the Canadian government kicked off a review of legalization launched in October 2018....

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  Cannabis in Illinois4 years ago

  Hemp used to improve water quality in Illinois

  Hemp is set to play an important role in a major project to improve water quality in the American city of Decatur. The...