Action to tackle air pollution failing to keep up with research Globally, outdoor air pollution is second only to tobacco as greatest cause of lung and respiratory cancers The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2023
3 Tobacco Stocks to Add to Your Watchlist in June Despite facing several challenges, tobacco companies continue to bring newer products to drive their growth. Tobacco use will likely grow, with inflation easing considerably from last year’s peak. Therefore, it could be wise to add fundamentally strong tobacco stocks such as Altria Group (MO), British American Tobacco (BTI), and Vector… StockNews.com · Jun 15, 2023
Elon Musk blasts ESG after tobacco stocks beat Tesla Clever use of diversity and inclusion policies have helped bump up the score of Philip Morris International, makers of Marlboro, even as 8 million are estimated to die annually from cigarettes. Fortune · Jun 15, 2023
Zimbabwe reports record tobacco sales, mostly to China, yet many farmers deep in debt Zimbabwe has reported record tobacco sales as the southern African nation reestablishes itself as one of the leading growers in the world The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023
Brexit is causing more problems with illegal alcohol, tobacco and drugs, says Public Health Wales The report raises concern that Brexit is compounding the problems of illegal drugs, alcohol and tobacco Wales Online · Jun 14, 2023
Researchers call for complete ban on vape advertising A study found exposure to advertising, past tobacco use, high incomes and having friends or family who vaped all influenced youngsters. The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023
Instagram influencers advertising nicotine products to young people, charity warns Highly addictive Velo nicotine pouches being pushed by British American Tobacco The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2023
Tobacco rules for OTT counterproductive, infringes freedom of speech, says IFF The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s notification to display anti-tobacco warnings before films and TV show episodes that feature them infringes on the freedom of speech of creators, Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) said. The Hindu · Jun 12, 2023
Stash of illicit tobacco worth more than £4.1m found after raid in Bolton Biggest seizure in history of Bolton Trading Standards Manchester Evening News · Jun 9, 2023
Health warnings should be put on individual cigarettes, campaigners urge Ministers refreshing Scotland’s tobacco policies have been urged to put health warnings on individual cigarettes. The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2023
Illegal tobacco and vapes worth £200,000 seized after raid at Newcastle riverside compound A massive haul of illegal tobacco products were nabbed after a raid on a compound on the Newcastle riverside Chronicle Live · Jun 9, 2023
Wallsend shop closed down for three months after being caught selling illegal cigarettes and tobacco The shop has been forced to close after Trading Standards Officers discovered illicit cigarettes and hand rolling tobacco Chronicle Live · Jun 8, 2023
OTT tobacco warnings: industry mulls resistance to surprise move The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has termed this move as turning India into a “global leader” in tobacco control measures. Read more on The Hindu The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023
Turkmenistan vows to end smoking within two years ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan: Turkmenistan's authoritarian leader launched an "unprecedented" anti-smoking crusade on Thursday, ordering the Central Asia country to rid itself completely of tobacco within two years. Bangkok Post · Jun 8, 2023
The Guardian - US · Jun 8, 2023 ‘Forever chemicals’ exposure can lead to low birth weight and obesity in later life Children whose mothers are exposed to toxic PFAS can experience phenomenon previously linked to fetal tobacco smoke exposure
The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023 Madras High Court sentences four directors of Golden Tobacco Limited to two weeks of simple imprisonment Four Directors of GTC have been awarded two weeks prision in a contempt suit filed against them
Wales Online · Jun 8, 2023 Scientists exploring the impact of passive vaping The study will focus on the effects on women and children and researchers are looking to recruit 300 of them to take part
The Guardian - US · Jun 7, 2023 Chemical industry used big tobacco’s tactics to conceal evidence of PFAS risks DuPont or 3M scientists discovered PFAS toxicity internally, but did not publish findings or report them to the EPA, study says
Bristol Post · Jun 6, 2023 First look at plans for 106 new homes next to Tobacco Factory "Our plans are for two new ‘Southville’ styled, tree-lined residential streets"
Fortune · Jun 3, 2023 Why TikTok says it stopped blocking pro-tobacco content TikTok once showed mental wellness content to users who searched for tobacco-related terms. TikTok says that was a technical glitch and now shows the "correct" content: videos that glorify smoking and vaping.
The Times of India · Jun 2, 2023 "Poison in every puff": In a first, Canada to print warning labels on cigarettes Now every packet of cigarettes in Canada will come with a direct warning. "Today, on World No Tobacco Day, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister for Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced that Canada will soon require that health warnings be printed directly on individual cigarettes ─…
The Hindu · Jun 2, 2023 Farmer associations oppose WHO agenda to replace tobacco farming with alternative crops The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA) has appealed to the global farming community to come together to oppose WHO’s agenda of ‘Grow Food Not Tobacco’, which advocates for the replacement of tobacco farming with alternative crops.
Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2023 OPINION - Government still too soft on vaping — we should ban disposable ones Four years ago, I wrote a column in this newspaper warning about an epidemic of vaping among teenagers, outlining tough regulation. I could publish it again today because nothing has changed. Except the number of teens vaping has doubled. And tobacco firms have got smarter luring a new generation into…
The New Daily · Jun 2, 2023 Tobacco companies were banned from Aussie sports. Fossil fuel outfits deserve the same We can reject sponsorship from fossil fuel companies, kicking their money out of our beloved sports, arts and public events.
Guitar World · Jun 2, 2023 Taylor 412ce and 417e review Taylor revamps its ‘workhorse’ rosewood and spruce 400 Series with sunburst tops and new inlays – then there’s the innovative V-Class bracing, not to mention the ES2 electronics. A match made in heaven?