Environment
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Phillip Morris Addresses Child Labor Issues
Posted on July 15, 2010 by RB
Phillip Morris executives are speaking out about recent accusations of child labor use from third party tobacco distributors in Khazakstan.
This post was posted in Environment and was tagged with Big Tobacco, child labor, tobacco employees
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The Debate Over Menthol Heats Up
Posted on July 14, 2010 by RB
The FDA is questioning tobacco companies regarding the use of menthol to encourage addiction.
This post was posted in Environment and was tagged with Big Tobacco, FDA tobacco, smoking addiction, menthol
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Kansas Welcomes Electronic Cigarettes in Light of Smoking Ban
Posted on July 9, 2010 by RB
The electronic cigarette is a welcome alternative to Kansas smokers who have recently undergone a state wide smoking ban.
This post was posted in Environment, Electronic Cigarette, Quit Smoking and was tagged with Electronic Cigarette, smoking cessation, smoking ban, FDA regulations
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New York City Proposes Smoking Ban
Posted on July 8, 2010 by RB
Mayor Bloomberg announces support for a smoking ban to effect public parks and beaches.
This post was posted in Environment, Electronic Cigarette and was tagged with Electronic Cigarette, smoking ban, cigarette ban
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Job Discrimination for Smokers
Posted on May 31, 2010 by RB
Ohio employers are taking no-smoking rules to a new level by refusing to hire or fining employees for lighting up.
This post was posted in Featured Post, Environment and was tagged with smoking, smoking bans, smoking discrimination
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Schwarzenegger Vetos Beach Anti-Smoking Bill
Posted on May 16, 2010 by RB
A bill to make 64 beaches and 274 state parks smoke-free in California was vetoed by Schwarzenegger stating it crosses the line with governmental control.
This post was posted in Environment and was tagged with smoking bans, environmental control, smoke free beaches
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"Candy" Tobacco Targets Teens?
Posted on May 15, 2010 by RB
An unsupported attack against R.J. Reynolds and Star Scientific claims their products may encourage tobacco use among minors. What are your thoughts?
This post was posted in Environment and was tagged with tobacco risks, dissolvable tobacco, tobacco to minors
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Third Hand Smoke Can Kill
Posted on March 21, 2010 by admin
Third hand smoke is a new public health concern. Though smoke dissipates, the harmful chemicals created during combustion can linger on and pose health risks.
This post was posted in Environment and was tagged with smoke damage, cigarette smoke, health risks, smokeless cigarette
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The Report on Global Tobacco Epidemic from WHO
Posted on March 6, 2010 by admin
The World Health Organization reports 100 million lives were claimed by tobacco consumption in the 20th Century. The 21 Century could claim 1 billion.
This post was posted in Environment and was tagged with tobacco, WHO, World Health Organization, health risks
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Fire Safe Cigarettes Still Not Fire Proof
Posted on March 1, 2010 by admin
Aside from the obvious health risks smoking poses, the risk of fire related death or injury is surprisingly high. Here we briefly examine one study from 1998.
This post was posted in Environment and was tagged with fire safe cigarettes, smoking related deaths, electric cigarette benefits







