Brazil lags on medicinal cannabis regulation and renewable energy, opinion argues
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30.mai.2026 às 23h00
A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
Summary
This opinion piece argues that Brazil is falling behind in regulating medicinal cannabis and therapeutic psychedelics, despite having comparative advantages as an agricultural powerhouse with a strong research tradition in psychoactive substances. The author draws a parallel to Brazil's similar lag in adopting solar and wind energy alternatives, criticizing the government's addiction to fossil fuels and hesitation on energy storage solutions.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledA pergunta não é se devemos importar o modelo norte-americano. É por que um país comprometido com direitos, saúde e redução de danos aceita ficar atrás justamente onde deveria liderar
O mesmo se pode argumentar das energias alternativas fotovoltaica e eólica.
Governo brasileiro se viciou em combustíveis fósseis e vacila com armazenamento
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