Study presents strategy to stamp out illicit market for cannabis amid wave of policy shifts in North America
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Phys.org— It's been five years since Canada stepped into the forefront of cannabis legalization, setting a significant precedent in the realm of drug policy. With Canada and 24 US states now embracing recreational cannabis, the battle against the illegal market remains a key concern, one highlighted in the federal government's final report on the Cannabis Act.
ETtech.com—IT companies log strong revenue growth outside key North America market. India’s top IT services exporters are seeing revenue growth in parts of Europe and regional markets — the Middle East & Africa (MEA) and India and Asia Pacific (APAC) — outpacing that in the traditional stronghold of North America, which is experiencing flattening demand.Currently, for most IT services firms, the North American market contributes 50-60% to the total revenue, followed by Europe at around 30%. The regional markets still constitute a small portion of the total revenue pie.However,...
Phys.org—Fading lights: Comprehensive study unveils multiple threats to North America's firefly populations. A study conducted by the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment; Bucknell University; Penn State University; and the USDA has shed light on the precarious situation facing firefly populations across North America. The study's results identified multiple factors impacting their numbers, offering a deep dive into how shifting environmental and human factors influence these iconic insects.
WNYC—A Shift in Federal Cannabis Policy; The Mayor's Executive Budget; 'The Competition' and Girlhood; Peak Migration Season. Coming up on today's show: The Department of Justice plans to change the way the federal government classifies cannabis, which will loosen restrictions on weed. Natalie Fertig, federal cannabis policy reporter for Politico, reports on the change, including how it will affect people, businesses and research in states where cannabis is legal (and not). Mayor Adams released his executive budget this week that restored many of the cuts he'd previously proposed. Justin Brannan, New York City...