News, Facts, and Information about the Hemp Plant
The fact is that hemp is one of the most valuable natural resources available to the human race. Learn the facts about its health benefits, its potential as a medicine and food source, and how it can be used as a bio-fuel and to fight climate change.
Researchers in the Netherlands have developed a new variety of hemp that they hope will challenge cotton’s stronghold over textiles. What’s interesting about this strain is that is supposedly contains absolutely no THC (the psycho-active compound in marijuana). Generally, industrial hemp contains less than 0.3% THC — not nearly enough to produce the psycho-active effects [...]
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The former bartender of the cult-classic sitcom, Cheers, is know for his outrageous behavior. Unfortunately, as a result, much of Woody Harrelson’s other pursuits get largely overlooked. For example, did you know that Harrelson actively promotes the cultivation of industrial hemp? As a recent profile from the Time Online reports: In 1996 he was arrested [...]
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