Filmmaker Nadia Collot took three years to dig deep into the global tobacco industry and uncover the major lies and fraud for which it's responsible. In The Tobacco Conspiracy (Kuiv Productions and National Film Board of Canada), the network of deceit and lies of the Big Tobacco companies is highlighted, as well as the expanse of this manipulation and … [Read more...] about The Tobacco Conspiracy: Investigative Documentary Challenges Industry Lies
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Dissolvable Tobacco Products Especially Appealing to Kids
The consumer demand for cigarettes has been decreasing, and Big Tobacco companies are looking to fill these sales gaps with cigarette alternative products. This includes cigars, chew, snuff, and nicotine replacements. As the dangers of second-hand smoke becomes more prevalent, most areas have in place smoking bans in public places. Big Tobacco companies are seeking out … [Read more...] about Dissolvable Tobacco Products Especially Appealing to Kids
Big 5 Tobacco File Lawsuit to Fight New Warning Labels
On September 22, 2012, all cigarette packaging and advertising must display one of the FDAs 9 pre-approved graphic and text health warnings. These labels are designed to discourage youths from smoking and to provide greater appeal for quitting to current smokers. However, on September 21, 2011 a hearing was held in U.S. Federal District Court regarding the … [Read more...] about Big 5 Tobacco File Lawsuit to Fight New Warning Labels
The Tobacco Holocaust: Actions to Take for a Tobacco-Free World
Psychiatrist Dr. Michael Rabinoff is the author of the award-winning book Ending the Tobacco Holocaust: How Big Tobacco Affects Our Health, Pocketbook, and Political Freedom—And What We Can Do About It (Elite Books). In this book, Dr. Rabinoff offers readers great detail on every aspect of the tobacco industry as well as how we can easily regain control of our health and … [Read more...] about The Tobacco Holocaust: Actions to Take for a Tobacco-Free World
Weak Tobacco Laws in Russia Increase Risk to Women and Children
Gregory Feifer, of Radio Free Europe, Radio Liberty recently published an article on tobacco use in Russia. He pointed out how the current laws, and heavy regulation and taxes on tobacco products in the West have pressured many smokers to give up their unhealthy habit. This has had an effect on big tobacco profits in the US causing the industry to seek out new markets to … [Read more...] about Weak Tobacco Laws in Russia Increase Risk to Women and Children
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