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2022 C. Everett Koop Unsung Hero Awarded to Dr. Carolyn Dresler

September 16, 2022

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Media Contact: Megan (Arendt) Manning (202) 659 – 4310 2022 C. Everett Koop Unsung Hero Awarded to Dr. Carolyn Dresler RIDGEWAY, COLORADO – SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 – Today, the American Lung Association honore...

The Spanish Government Must Protect Health Over the Tobacco Industry

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September 7, 2022

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Media Contact: Megan Manning (202) 390-9513 The Spanish Government Must Protect Health Over the Tobacco Industry 127 Health and Civil Rights Associations Demand that No New Tobacconist Licenses be Granted n...

ASH’s Ongoing Work at CERD

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September 6, 2022

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September 2022 – This year, many people and organizations have focused their energy on social justice, and ASH is no exception. As you may know, this summer, ASH led 120 organizations in submitting a report ...

ASH at the UN Human Rights Council 50th Session

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September 2, 2022

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June 2022 - ASH staff had the opportunity to participate in the United Nations Human Rights Council 50th session, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Human Rights Council is an “inter-governmental body within the Unite...

ASH at NCTOH in New Orleans

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August 29, 2022

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Author: Alexa Arejian, ASH Project Assistant Nichelle Gray presenting at NCTOH August 2022 - This year, the National Conference on Tobacco or Health (NCTOH) was hosted in New Orleans, Louisiana, for the ...

The Importance of Cessation Following FDA Regulatory Momentum

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August 15, 2022

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Guest Author: Dr. Carolyn Dresler, ASH Volunteer The FDA has recently made several exciting announcements, proposing new rules and making decisions about tobacco products. For one, JUUL is to be removed from...

120 Organizations Call on UN Committee to Recommend US Remove Menthol

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August 9, 2022

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120 Organizations Call on UN Committee to Recommend US Remove Menthol Tobacco Companies’ Marketing Tactics Violate Black Americans’ Right to be Free from Racial Discrimination Click here to read the join...

Flavored Tobacco Products Entice Youth

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August 3, 2022

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Source: Counter Tobacco Tobacco companies have long targeted youth with their products. Adding flavors to tobacco products plays a crucial role in youth and young adult use of tobacco products. Research ...

ASH at ECTC in Greece

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July 31, 2022

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July 2022 – ASH staff attended the 7th ENSP European Conference on Tobacco Control (ECTC) in Greece. This was a valuable opportunity to host a workshop, present on the environment, and host a panel on the tobac...

Environmental Disaster: Tobacco farming, production, use and disposal

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July 29, 2022

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Author: Maia Murphey, ASH Program and Communications Intern From manufacture to consumption, tobacco products are not only a dangerous public health concern, but also an environmental concern. In addition t...

New Zealand is changing the rules: Start dumping your tobacco stocks now

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July 25, 2022

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If you follow public health news, be careful your jaw doesn’t hit the floor. Last month, the government of New Zealand submitted a bill to Parliament that aims to end the tobacco epidemic. If it passes (and the...

WHO, WHO FCTC & UNEP Webinar

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July 20, 2022

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Fighting tobacco product waste: Holding tobacco industry accountable for its environmental footprint June 2, 2022 - Tobacco control experts, including ASH's Executive Director Laurent Huber, and environmental ...

Groundbreaking Tobacco Endgame Proposal from FDA on Reducing Nicotine in Cigarettes

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June 22, 2022

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Groundbreaking Tobacco Endgame Proposal from FDA on Reducing Nicotine in Cigarettes ASH Welcomes Biden Administration’s Announcement on Reducing Nicotine WASHINGTON, DC – June 22, 2022 – Action on Smoking and...

Job Opening in California

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June 17, 2022

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ASH is excited to announce a new job opening for a remote Project Coordinator, based out of anywhere in California. The Project Coordinator will be on the frontlines of the tobacco endgame in California, suppor...

Call for Organizations to Sign On

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June 10, 2022

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Black Americans have been intentionally targeted by the tobacco industry for decades. As a result, nearly 9 out of 10 of African Americans that smoke, smoke menthols. Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), the Af...

ASH Comment to FDA on Menthol

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June 10, 2022

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ASH submitted our comment to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on June 6, 2022, asking them to remove menthol from tobacco products. Read ASH's comment here> This comment is submitted in response to t...

Lawsuit Against the FDA Dismissed in Light of Menthol Rulemaking Process

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June 1, 2022

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Lawsuit Against the FDA Dismissed in Light of Menthol Rulemaking Process Joint Statement from the Plaintiffs Declaring Victory WASHINGTON, DC – June 1, 2022 –Today, we are pleased to announce that we are dism...

Report: Tobacco and the Environment

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May 20, 2022

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Media Contact: Nichelle Gray (202) 659 – 4310 Our Environment Must be Protected from Tobacco Product Waste New Report from 3 Organizations Highlights European Union, French, and American Progress Clic...

Study of Canada’s menthol cigarette ban project that US menthol ban will lead 1.3 million US smokers to quit

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May 10, 2022

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Guest Authors: Geoffrey T. Fong, Janet Chung-Hall, and Lorraine V. Craig, ITC Project, University of Waterloo Michael O. Chaiton, Center for Addiction and Mental Health, and Ontario Tobacco Research Unit On...

Going Beyond the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control: An Environmental Scan

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May 9, 2022

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This paper was researched and written for Health Canada, the national health ministry, in order to identify implemented and potential policies that go beyond the minimum obligations of the WHO tobacco treaty, t...

Statement on FDA’s Proposed Rule Banning Menthol as a Characterizing Flavor

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April 28, 2022

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Media Contact: Megan Arendt 202-390-9513 Statement on FDA’s Proposed Rule Banning Menthol as a Characterizing Flavor Statement of Kelsey Romeo-Stuppy, Managing Attorney at Action on Smoking and Health (ASH)...

Joint Statement from the Plaintiffs on FDA’s Response in Favor of Banning Menthol

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April 28, 2022

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Joint Statement from the Plaintiffs on FDA’s Response in Favor of Banning Menthol A Powerful Step Towards Saving Lives WASHINGTON, DC – April 28, 2022 –Today, we celebrate with all Americans that the Food and...

Happy Earth Day!

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April 19, 2022

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Most people view cigarettes as a health problem, but they are a huge environmental problem as well. The tobacco control community is increasingly recognizing the importance of this issue; this year’s theme for...

Testimony of DC Tobacco Free Coalition: Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Support

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April 11, 2022

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Testimony of DC Tobacco Free Coalition Delivered by Liz Furgurson, ASH Chief Operating Officer DC Council Committee of The Whole Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Support Support for Funding FY 2023 D.C. Law 24-25. F...

Testimony to Health & Insurance for Colorado HB2022-1064

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March 16, 2022

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Testimony from Chris Bostic, Policy Director at ASH March 16, 2022 Hello Madame Chair and Committee members. Thank you for considering this important bill and for the chance to weigh in. My name is Chris Bost...