AT Blog - Nepal's Struggle Against Tobacco's Stranglehold on Health and Economy

With the imminent arrival of the new Swiss law banning certain tobacco promotions, cigarette manufacturers, such as Philip Morris, are preparing measures to prevent the law’s intended effects. By introducing packs of 25 cigarettes sold at an advantageous price, they aim to retain smokers while maintaining the affordability of their products for younger people.

Today, in conjunction with World Environment Day, we are proud to publish our latest brief, "Tobacco and the Environment". It sheds light on the often-overlooked environmental consequences of the tobacco industry.

Eine neue Studie der Universität Innsbruck belegt: Bei Konsumentinnen und Konsumenten von E-Zigaretten zeigen sich in Zellen ähnliche, mit Krebs assoziierte Veränderungen wie bei Raucherinnen und Raucher. Ein wichtiges Indiz, dass E-Zigaretten nicht «harmlos» sind.