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UK doctors to government: ‘Make the tobacco industry pay’
The group is concerned that funding could be slashed when the new government reveals its budget priorities at the end of the month.
Which country in Europe still has the highest number of smokers?
The percentage of smokers in the EU only decreased by one point in three years, sparking calls for action on tobacco control measures.
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Euroviews. Keep the Big Oil lobby out of policymaking — like we did with tobacco
It is impossible to ignore the evidence of the harm caused by big oil and gas companies. Turning to them to decrease dependency on fossil fuels is like asking the tobacco industry for advice on how to stop smoking, Anna Gilmore writes.
Bad news for smokers: El Niño is coming for tobacco
Farmers are predicted to lose 20% of their income leaving many to rely on food aid.
UK vapes ban: Which other countries are trying to crackdown?
The UK has announced a ban on disposable e-cigarettes, which have become popular among teens. Which other countries are cracking down?
Vaping may stop immune cells from working normally, study says
A new study has indicated that e-cigarettes, with or without nicotine, may have a paralysing effect on the body’s immune cells.
Only one EU country doing enough to help people stop smoking, WHO says
“Tobacco use continues to be one of the biggest public health threats,” said a World Health Organization official.
Australia to ban recreational vaping in e-cigarette crackdown
Australia plans to ban non-prescription vaping and wants e-cigarette sales to be confined to helping tobacco smokers quit.
This Indian factory turns cigarette butts into soft toys
An estimated 4.5 trillion cigarette butts are littered each year, making them the most discarded waste item worldwide.
How the tobacco industry is sending Zimbabwe’s forests up in smoke
Around 60,000 hectares of forests are burnt every year to cure tobacco, as farmers lack the space to grow their own trees.
Four referendums, one day: Which issues will Swiss settle this Sunday?
It's the first round of referendums in Switzerland this year.
Is tobacco still being tested on puppies?
Beagles are one of the most widely used dog breeds in animal testing, so what is being tested on them and why?
Euroviews. As with COVID, EU must help WHO stand up to Chinese tobacco | View
"As with the COVID-19 enquiries, European governments must challenge China’s cavalier approach to the WHO’s tobacco control efforts."
Euroviews. 'Pragmatic solutions' are needed to make cigarettes history
Philip Morris International is the only tobacco manufacturer committed to replacing cigarettes completely. Here's how.