World news about “Tobacco Industry” published by euronews.
Biofuel-ling change with tobacco Scientists are touting tobacco as the risk-free biofuel capable of weaning us off fossil fuels. In a bid to improve fuel production and reduce its cost… 30/05/2013
The lowdown on smoking on World No Tobacco DayWorld No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is observed around the world every year on May 31. It aims to encourage a 24-hour period of abstinence from all forms of tobacco… 30/05/2013
EU seeks bigger health warnings for cigarettes The EU’s health chief wants bigger warnings on cigarette packets and bans on flavours such as menthol. Commissioner Tonio Borg unveiled proposals to tighten… 19/12/2012
EU’s plain and simple message on smoking Cigarettes sold in plain packaging may soon become law in the EU, if anti-smoking activists get their way. Already a legal requirement in Australia, the… 12/04/2012
Chinese tobacco factory ablaze – nocomment Firefighters fought a massive inferno at a tobacco factory in Nanning City, southern China. 29/12/2011
Activists march against tobacco in SeoulActivists march during a campaign to mark World No Tobacco Day in Seoul May 31, 2011. REUTERS/Truth Leem 31/05/2011
Tobacconists fume at EU cigarette restrictionsNo smoke without fire as thousands of tobacco retailers take to the streets of Brussels to protest against the European Commission’s proposed restrictions on… 22/01/2013
EU plans larger anti-smoking warnings on cigarette packsFollowing the introduction of brandless cigarette packaging in Australia, the EU is proposing its own tough new rules to help cut consumption. Commissioners… 19/12/2012
Branding banned – Australia gets tough on tobaccoThe High Court in Australia has handed down a landmark ruling that forces tobacco companies to ditch branding on cigarette packets. From December, all… 15/08/2012
Quebec smokers sue industry in record lawsuitSome two million smokers and ex-smokers in Canada have launched the country’s biggest-ever lawsuit against tobacco giants, in the province of… 13/03/2012
Canadian smokers launch multi-billion lawsuitA group of Canadian smokers is claiming up to 20 euros billion in damages from three big tobacco companies accusing them of causing their smoking… 13/03/2012
Back in the Day: the tobacco industry’s ‘smoking gun’January 11, 1964 Surgeon General of the United States, Luther Terry, publishes a report on the adverse health effects of smoking. While not the first official… 10/01/2012
Philip Morris may sue over Australian brand banTobacco giant Philip Morris is threatening to sue the Australian government over pioneering plans to remove brand-names from cigarette packets. Canberra… 27/06/2011
US clamps down on tobacco companiesTighter control over the US tobacco industry has been approved by Congress. A landmark bill that places cigarettes under the control of the Food and Drug… 13/06/2009
