Marijuana legalization bill nears House floor vote next week | TheHill
“I have long believed that the criminalization of marijuana has been a mistake. …Read the full story
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Cannabis industry goes all-in on banking push before midterms | TheHill
In an in-person lobbying blitz last week, more than 20 chief executives of top cannabis companies urged lawmakers in both parties to pass the SAFE Banking Act, a bill to allow them to work with U.S. “There is certainly momentum building around trying to get something done this year in the Senate. Because pot is […]
Study suggests bundling bitcoin trades with carbon offsets | TheHill
“Studies suggest that the total carbon from the Bitcoin network alone could potentially … Carbon credits are designed to help companies counter their carbon emissions. This isn’t the first time carbon markets and cryptocurrency have been linked. In his 2020 bestseller “The Ministry for the Future,” science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson suggested the creation […]
Schumer asks for input as Democrats finalize cannabis bill | TheHill
“We would deeply appreciate your willingness to share your expertise on the intersections between your committees’ jurisdictions, your states’ experiences, and comprehensive cannabis reform and invite you to join the process of perfecting this legislation. A 2021 Pew Research poll found 60 percent of respondents support legalizing it for both medical and recreational use and an […]
Are the editors high? Why trendy news features on pot are a bad idea | TheHill
Many major regional news outlets in the 18 states where marijuana is fully legalized are now packed with upbeat lifestyle articles extolling the virtues of a once-underground cannabis culture. A leading California newspaper recently offered guidance on how to enjoy Disneyland while high; the Space Mountain roller coaster was a particular favorite. The drive to decriminalize cannabis was fueled by one compelling, undeniable fact: Far too many people were crowding jails and prisons on […]
Global climate summit to stretch into the weekend | TheHill
On Friday morning, a draft text was released that watered down a previous version’s calls for phasing out fossil fuel subsidies and coal use. …Read the full story
The tragic politics of climate change | TheHill
Addressing climate change is mostly about transitioning to a post-petroleum clean energy system. That said, the meeting has displayed a heightened sense of urgency, as negotiators tried to turn leaders’ commitments into results. But the devil is in the details: To date, follow-through on such pledges has been abysmal, though there are promising signs this […]