A Peek Inside the Hidden Financial Backing of Curaleaf by a Putin-Linked Oligarch
Over $225 million from Roman Abramovich – routed through offshore shell companies in the British Virgin Islands – quietly built the foundation of Curaleaf.
Over $225 million from Roman Abramovich – routed through offshore shell companies in the British Virgin Islands – quietly built the foundation of Curaleaf.
Minnesota just recalled Tidal Wave vapes after testing found up to 40% THC in products labeled as containing less than 0.3%. Same week, Colorado issued its eighth cannabis recall of 2026. This is a product safety problem the industry isn’t talking about loudly enough.
From moldy flower to pesticide-laced vapes, “lab shopping” is putting us all at risk. Learn what this means, how to shop smarter, and how to report shady brands in your state using our Resources by State map.
Ensure your cannabis products meet the highest standards with transparent, accountable testing. Manipulated data and pay-to-pass testing compromise safety, quality, and industry growth.
Protecting cannabis workers from airborne hazards in the workplace, like bioaerosols, is crucial as the industry expands across the country. Bioaerosols, including fungal spores, bacteria, and plant material, pose significant respiratory risks in indoor cultivation and manufacturing facilities. Risks to workers also mean risks to consumers, also making this a public health concern.
U.S.A., North America – The cannabis industry continues to grow at an alarming rate, and unfortunately worker safety is often systematically overlooked, with many workers facing serious health risks and overall exploitation. The promises of good jobs and social equity have quickly faded, as loyal workers are now begging for health protections in Americas emerging monopoly.
Detroit, MI, U.S.A – The cannabis industry in Michigan has been booming ever since the legalization of cannabis in the state. However, reports since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic suggest that some employees in the industry feel that they are being left behind. This issue has been brought to light by Stacey Watrobski, a cannabis industry worker and founder of The Official Cannabis Workers Resource, who recently spoke with Metro Times about her concerns.
Mt. Holyoke, MA – The employees at Trulieve in Mt. Holyoke were desperate for solutions and in the midst of a unionizing campaign with the UFCW 1445, when one of their coworkers was killed on the job. In January of 2022, 27 year old Lorna McMurrey collapsed due to cardiac and respiratory arrest at the Trulieve cannabis facility she worked at in Mt. Holyoke, Massachusetts (NBC 10).
U.S.A – Cannabis is legal in many American states in some form, from CBD to THC, recreational to medical. The demand for discreet and convenient ways to obtain cannabis is higher than ever, and companies are monopolizing the demand from coast to coast. Along with the drive or profit comes the decrease in safety concerns for cannabis employees.