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Michael Knodt
Michael Knodt
Michael Knodt is Leafly's Germany correspondent. Born in Nordhessen, he has been living in Berlin since 1990. A certified carpenter with a background in history and journalism, he now makes regular visits to countries where hemp is cultivated. He served as editor-in-chief of Hanf Journal from 2005 to 2013 and now writes for numerous German and English-language publications. He is the face and presenter of exzessiv.tv, a popular program on hemp and its prohibition, as well as a proud father of two.

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  • Germany Leads Europe in Raids on Indoor Growing, Report Finds

    Michael Knodt - Published on November 16, 2016

    The country sees more indoor-grow busts than any country worldwide after the US, despite a seed ban unusual among European nations.

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  • In Switzerland, High-CBD Cannabis Being Sold Legally as ‘Tobacco Substitute’

    Michael Knodt - Published on October 24, 2016

    A Swiss company has managed to make high-CBD cannabis flowers available to consumers by capping THC content and registering the product as a tobacco substitute.

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  • Germany’s First Legal, Homegrown Cannabis Is Being Sown Now

    Michael Knodt - Published on October 14, 2016

    The first German patient ever to receive permission to grow cannabis at home could also turn out to be the last under a new law that would curb home cultivation.

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  • Do Bongs in Europe Have an Image Problem?

    Bongs Have an Image Problem in Europe. Here Are 6 Ways to Fix It

    Michael Knodt - Published on October 3, 2016

    Europe has a history of blown-glass artistry that stretches back hundreds of years. So why do bongs still get a bad rap?

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  • Cannabis Takes Leading Role in Berlin Elections

    Michael Knodt - Published on September 15, 2016

    Berlin will vote for a new state Parliament and a new mayor on Sunday, and for the first time ever, cannabis is playing a role in the campaign.

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  • Germany and Austria Are Pouring Billions into Cannabis Prohibition

    Michael Knodt - Published on September 9, 2016

    Even in tolerant cities like Berlin, authorities have stepped up enforcement of cannabis prohibition. It’s not working, and it costs taxpayers a bundle.

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  • How Will Christiania’s Fatal Shooting Change Copenhagen’s Cannabis Scene?

    Michael Knodt - Published on September 9, 2016

    Residents of the Danish community began tearing down cannabis stalls on Pusher Street after a deadly shooting shook Copenhagen.

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  • Leading by Example: A German Parent’s Experience with Medical Cannabis

    Michael Knodt - Published on September 1, 2016

    “As a patient, I don’t want to hide. As a parent, I don’t want my children to inhale my smoke or vapor.”

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  • Rio Olympics Canoe Sprint Men

    Latest Olympic THC Limits Are Shockingly Reasonable

    Michael Knodt - Published on August 18, 2016

    Whether or not cannabis consumption should qualify as doping remains a controversial issue in the world of sports. For now, it’s one of the many substances classified as a performance-enhancing drug and barred by the World Anti-Doping Agency. But three years ago the agency raised its testing threshold for cannabis — a signal to some that […]

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  • Should Cannabis Grow Tent Linings Be Silver or White?

    Michael Knodt - Published on August 12, 2016

    How white-lined grow tents became the norm in some parts of the world while silver linings took hold in another — and which works better.

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