The Latest Breaking News from Tobacco

Heat on tobacco crackdown as firebombing flares again

A city is reeling from another night of arson attacks, with warnings firebombings will continue unless authorities move beyond reactive measures.

AAP · Oct 11

AI and the climate crisis pose existential risks. The law offers a way to reduce them

Liability lawsuits have held tobacco, oil and pharma companies to account in the past. AI investors won’t ignore this threat

The Guardian - US · Oct 9

Queensland is leading Australia’s fight against illicit tobacco. Should other states follow suit?

Not a week goes by without a news story about illicit tobacco in Australia, which is now a serious problem across the country.

The Conversation · Oct 8

Leading experts urge ministers to ‘stand firm on tobacco and vape regulations’

The consultation on plain packaging for vapes and other tobacco and nicotine products ends on Friday.

The Independent UK · Oct 1

North Carolina Family bought 600 acres in 1811; 214 years later, 298 acres protected from development

In a remarkable effort to maintain their agricultural heritage, a North Carolina family has successfully preserved 298 acres of land from development over seven generations. Acquired in 1811 by John W. Caldwell and Nancy Hartfield, this property operates as a working forest. The enacted conservation easement guarantees that this land…

The Times of India · Oct 1

Smoking Is Bad for You. Nicotine Isn't—but Politicians Keep Trying To Ban It.

Nicotine has become associated with the worst harms of smoking, even though the chemical is not responsible for the cancers or lung disease caused by combustible tobacco.

Reason · Oct 1

The FDA Promises To Streamline the Dauntingly Complex Rules for Approving Nicotine Products

The planned reforms could promote harm reduction by addressing a huge backlog that has resulted in routine violations of a statutory deadline.

Reason · Sep 30

The rise and fall of America's deadly love affair with the cigarette

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The Independent UK · Sep 30

Vape Makers Could Face a New Review Rule as FDA Weighs Replacing Its 2021 Framework Amid Illicit Sales

FDA says it will evaluate replacing its 2021 vape review rule, citing a widespread illicit market. What the PMTA process is and what happens next.

Medical Daily · Sep 30

The 5% tax cut coming into effect for UK households today

Most are set to see savings from today – but some could lose out

The Independent UK · Sep 28