Anti-Smoking Campaign Fires Up in South Africa

Two new anti-smoking laws have been signed by President Jacob Zuma in South Africa. Anti-smoking campaigns are in full swing in this country, with hopes to increase fines, restrict marketing on tobacco and to ban smoking in cars. Peter Ucko, the Director of the National Council Against Smoking says the laws will have an effect on everyone, smokers and non-smokers alike, with the focus being on protecting non-smokers from the...

Both Smokers and Non-Smokers Displeased With New B...

A bill banning smoking in most businesses is soon to be implemented in St. Louis County, but both smokers and non-smokers are not too happy with the decision that lawmakers have made. Advocates of smoking and owners of businesses feel that this is infringing on their personal rights. While anti-smoking advocates feel that the bill is too weak as it only mentions casinos and "drinking" bars. St. Louis County...

Detroit Slow to Implement Smoking Ban

There has been a push to ban smoking in bars and restaurants in Detroit, but all the edges have not yet been smoothed out so it is still possible to smoke at most establishments in the city. Non-smokers are up in arms about this fact, especially since smoking is not against the law in most restaurants. It is felt by many that smoking can really ruin a person's meal, which is something even for smokers. However, there is...

Spain Joining the Anti-Smoking Race

The Anti-Smoking movement (craze) is making its way to new countries at a fast rate, and Spain is the next country to take on non-smoking laws. Health minister Trinidad Jimenez announced plans for implementing a total smoking ban recently. He said in an interview, "Right now, with the information we have and the study we are doing of the current smoking law, I think the society is mature enough… and we want to...

Smoking Bans Spread to College Campuses

The number of colleges banning smoking has increased drastically over the past few years, with New York state leading the pack. Within the United States alone, nearly 300 campuses do not allow smoking. There are 50 campuses that are smoke-free with minimal exceptions. Bronson Frick, associate director of Nonsmoker's Rights said, "Ozarks Technical Community College really was the leader in the movement for a tobacco...

First Lawsuit Against Electronic Cigarettes

It has only been a month or so since information about the possible hazards of "electronic cigarettes" has been released, and lawsuits are already being filed. In Oregon Attorney General John Kroger filed a suit against Smoking Everywhere, an "electronic cigarette" company based in Florida. The suit claims that the company made false claims about the safety of the gadget, and it was felt that the...